Warriors' Curry Nearing Return After Knee Injury

Two-time MVP has missed 25 games with patella-femoral pain syndrome.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:33am by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry continues to make progress in his recovery from a right knee injury that has sidelined him for the last 25 games. Curry was seen participating in pregame activities and a live 5-on-5 scrimmage, and the team expects him to be re-evaluated over the weekend as he nears a return to the court.

Why it matters

Curry's return is crucial for the Warriors as they prepare for the postseason after clinching a spot in the play-in tournament. The two-time MVP has averaged a team-leading 27.2 points per game this season, and his presence on the court will be a major boost for the team's playoff aspirations.

The details

Curry has been out since Jan. 30 with a diagnosis of patella-femoral pain syndrome/bone bruising in his right knee. He was recently seen participating in pregame activities and a live 5-on-5 scrimmage, which Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry 'looked good' in. The team expects Curry to be re-evaluated over the weekend as he continues to progress in his recovery.

  • Curry has missed the last 25 games due to the knee injury.
  • He was seen participating in pregame activities on April 1.
  • Curry participated in a live 5-on-5 scrimmage on March 31.

The players

Stephen Curry

A two-time NBA MVP and star guard for the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“He looked good. I was up here with you guys for most of it so I caught the tail end. But everybody said he looked good and felt good. He'll have another scrimmage in the next couple of days. That's the next step.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors expect Curry to be re-evaluated over the weekend as he continues to progress in his recovery.

The takeaway

Curry's return to the court will be a major boost for the Warriors as they prepare for the postseason. His presence and scoring ability are crucial for the team's playoff aspirations, and his progress in recent scrimmages suggests he is nearing a return to game action.