Warriors' Curry to be re-evaluated Tuesday

Superstar guard expected to return soon if evaluation goes well

Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:22pm

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss the team's next two games, but is expected to be re-evaluated on Tuesday when the team returns home from their current road trip. Curry has already begun intensifying his on-court activity and is expected to be incorporated into live practices over the coming days. If the Tuesday checkup goes well, there is "cautious optimism" that Curry could return to the lineup as early as Wednesday's home game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Why it matters

Curry's return would be a major boost for the Warriors as they fight to maintain their position in the NBA play-in race. The team has been relying on Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton to handle the bulk of the backcourt minutes in Curry's absence.

The details

Curry has been sidelined with a knee injury, but the upcoming re-evaluation is seen as a significant milestone in his recovery process. The superstar guard has already begun ramping up his on-court activities and is expected to participate in live practices in the coming days, putting him on track for a potential return as soon as next Wednesday's home game against the Nets.

  • Curry will miss the Warriors' next two games, on Saturday against the Hawks and Monday against the Mavericks.
  • Curry is expected to be re-evaluated on Tuesday when the team returns home from their current road trip.

The players

Stephen Curry

A superstar guard for the Golden State Warriors who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

Brandin Podziemski

A player for the Golden State Warriors who has been handling increased backcourt minutes in Curry's absence.

De'Anthony Melton

A player for the Golden State Warriors who has been handling increased backcourt minutes in Curry's absence.

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What they’re saying

“If the Tuesday checkup goes well, there is "cautious optimism" that Curry could return to the lineup as early as Wednesday's home game against the Nets.”

— Anthony Slater, ESPN.com reporter

What’s next

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The takeaway

Curry's potential return would be a major boost for the Warriors as they fight to maintain their position in the NBA play-in race. The team has been relying on other players to step up in Curry's absence, but his return could provide a much-needed spark for the struggling squad.