Warriors' Curry returns to full-squad scrimmaging as he eyes return

Coach Kerr believes the 38-year-old star could play before the regular season ends.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:18pm by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry participated in a full practice on Tuesday, including 5-on-5 scrimmaging, as he continues his recovery from a right knee injury that has sidelined him for the past two months. While Curry won't play in the team's next two games, coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic the 38-year-old could return before the regular season concludes.

Why it matters

Curry's return would provide an immediate boost for the Warriors, who have struggled without their star player, going 13-23 this season and 9-16 during his absence. The two-time NBA MVP leads the team in scoring and his presence on the court lifts the spirits of the entire squad.

The details

Curry, who has missed the last 25 games since playing against Detroit on Jan. 30, participated in a light practice session on Tuesday that focused on drill work both offensively and defensively. Coach Kerr said the session was 'half-speed' and that Curry won't play in the team's home game against San Antonio on Wednesday or the back-to-back against Cleveland on Thursday. However, Kerr remains optimistic Curry could return before the regular season ends, with five games remaining.

  • Curry has missed the last 25 games since playing against Detroit on Jan. 30.
  • Curry participated in a full practice on Tuesday, including 5-on-5 scrimmaging.
  • Curry won't play in the Warriors' home game against San Antonio on Wednesday or the back-to-back against Cleveland on Thursday.
  • The Warriors have 5 games remaining in the regular season.

The players

Stephen Curry

A 38-year-old guard for the Golden State Warriors who is the team's leading scorer, averaging 27.2 points per game. He has been sidelined for the past two months due to a right knee injury.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who remains optimistic that Curry could return before the end of the regular season.

Gui Santos

A forward for the Golden State Warriors who spoke about the team's confidence and excitement in having Curry back on the court, even in a limited capacity.

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What they’re saying

“It's amazing, man, just to have him out there with us, it's always great. We have a lot more confidence when we have a guy like Steph out on the court, no doubt about it.”

— Gui Santos, forward

“The gym was bouncier, everyone's spirits are lifted when he's playing.”

— Steve Kerr, head coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

Curry's return to full-squad scrimmaging is a positive sign for the Warriors, who have struggled without their star player. While his exact return date remains uncertain, his presence on the court is expected to provide an immediate boost in confidence and performance for the team as they push towards the playoffs.