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Warriors Carefully Manage Steph Curry's Knee After Injury
The 38-year-old superstar is slowly working his way back from a knee issue that sidelined him for two months.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:50pm
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Curry's return from injury provides a glimmer of hope for the Warriors, but the team must continue to carefully manage the superstar's health.Houston TodayStephen Curry recently returned to action for the Golden State Warriors after missing two months with a knee injury. Though Curry scored 29 points in his first game back, the team is taking a cautious approach to managing his minutes and recovery as he continues to deal with the lingering effects of the 'runner's knee' issue.
Why it matters
Curry's health is crucial to the Warriors' playoff hopes, as the team is currently in the Play-In Tournament. The franchise must balance Curry's long-term wellbeing with the need to get him back on the court and contributing at a high level.
The details
Curry initially left a game against the Detroit Pistons on January 30 with the knee issue, which the team described as 'runner's knee.' The injury proved tricky, as Curry's knee continued to flare up despite his initial expectation of a quick return. During his absence, the Warriors slipped to the 10th seed in the Western Conference standings.
- Curry left the January 30 game against the Detroit Pistons early with the knee injury.
- Curry missed two months of action due to the knee issue.
- Curry scored 29 points in 26 minutes in his first game back against the Houston Rockets.
The players
Stephen Curry
A 38-year-old superstar point guard for the Golden State Warriors who is recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him for two months.
Steve Kerr
The head coach of the Golden State Warriors who is carefully managing Curry's minutes and recovery.
What they’re saying
“Every day I wake up, first thing I think is how this is going to feel. That's been a struggle throughout this whole process.”
— Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors Player
“There's nothing structurally wrong with my knee. So it's not like I'm compromised out there. It is a new normal, though, if that makes sense.”
— Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors Player
What’s next
The Warriors will continue to monitor Curry's knee and slowly increase his minutes as he works his way back. The team is focused on getting Curry healthy for the playoffs, even if it means limiting his playing time in the regular season.
The takeaway
Curry's knee injury is a reminder that even the greatest players must carefully manage their bodies as they age. The Warriors are taking a cautious approach to ensure Curry can contribute at a high level when it matters most, even if it means sacrificing some regular season games.
