Curry inching back
Stephen Curry is reportedly close to returning and could be back in time for the Warriors’ playoff push — a development that would materially shift Golden State’s outlook. Reports stress the team is being cautious but optimistic on a near‑term timeline. (marca.com)
The Warriors’ March 21 medical update listed Curry’s diagnosis as patellofemoral pain syndrome with associated bone bruising and said a re-evaluation showed “good progress,” with the team planning to move him into live-action work and full team practices in the coming days. (NBA.com/news/stephen-curry-injury-update-20260321) Golden State’s release noted Curry has missed the last 20 games and that he last played on Jan. 30 vs. Detroit, and it also recorded his team-leading average of 27.2 points per game this season. (NBA.com/news/stephen-curry-injury-update-20260321) ESPN insider Shams Charania reported the organization has “cautious optimism” Curry could return before the end of March after a strong on‑court workout in Boston where he began running, cutting and taking slight contact. (SI.com/report-cautious-optimism-steph-curry-returns-from-injury-by-this-date-01km194s6hkp) As of the latest standings, Golden State sits 10th in the Western Conference with a 33‑37 record, a position that currently places the team inside the NBA’s play‑in bracket if the season ended today. (NBA.com/standings) The Warriors’ final scheduled game in March is March 29 at Denver, a date that would be the first realistic window for a late‑March return to appear on the regular‑season calendar. (ESPN.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/gs/season/2026) Coach Steve Kerr has said the club has not discussed a “drop‑dead” shutdown date for Curry, emphasizing internal belief he’ll return while calling the knee issue “tricky” and subject to careful monitoring. (TheAthletic.com/article/steve-kerr-steph-curry-warriors-injury-update)
