Warriors' Curry to Play in Play-In Tournament if Healthy

Coach Steve Kerr says Curry will participate if his injured right knee allows

Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:09am

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be available for the SoFi Play-In Tournament if his ailing right knee has healed enough, according to coach Steve Kerr. Curry has been sidelined since January 30 with patella-femoral pain syndrome and a bone bruise in his knee. The Warriors are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, and Kerr says the team is focused on getting Curry healthy enough to compete in the play-in games, which determine the final playoff spots.

Why it matters

Curry's return is crucial for the Warriors' playoff hopes, as the team has struggled mightily without their superstar, going just 10-22 in games he has missed. The Warriors are hoping Curry can provide a boost and help them secure a playoff berth through the play-in tournament.

The details

Curry has not played since January 30 as he deals with a right knee injury. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry's planned return to practice on Monday was pushed back a day or two by the team's medical staff as part of the rehab process. Kerr emphasized that if Curry is healthy, he will play in the play-in tournament, but the team won't risk further injury by rushing him back.

  • Curry has been sidelined since January 30.
  • The Warriors entered Monday's game against the Mavericks with a 23-16 record with Curry and 10-22 without him.

The players

Stephen Curry

The superstar point guard of the Golden State Warriors, who is currently sidelined with a right knee injury.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who says Curry will play in the play-in tournament if he is healthy enough.

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What they’re saying

“We're not chasing a Play-In berth. We are squarely in the Play-In no matter what we do. Bottom line, if Steph is healthy, he's going to play because that's what we're here for. The chance to get into the playoffs is a big deal for us, big deal for Steph.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

“It's been a long haul. He's dying to get out there for sure.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

The Warriors will decide on Curry's status after they return home from their current road trip, which ends against the Mavericks on Monday.

The takeaway

Curry's return is crucial for the Warriors' playoff hopes, as the team has struggled mightily without their superstar. The Warriors are focused on getting Curry healthy enough to compete in the play-in tournament, which will determine the final playoff spots in the Western Conference.