Steph says ‘I’m working to get back’
Steph Curry remains sidelined but told reporters he’s “working to get back,” making it clear he’s aiming to return before the playoffs as Golden State navigates an uncertain window for postseason readiness The Athletic / NYT.
The Warriors said Curry was re-evaluated for patellofemoral pain syndrome and will be sidelined for at least another 10 days while his on-court work is gradually intensified. (nba.com) Curry left the Jan. 30 game against the Detroit Pistons with right-knee soreness and has not played since that exit. (espn.com) He missed his 17th consecutive game on Sunday while traveling with the team to Madison Square Garden, where the club confirmed he remained in treatment for right-knee pain and inflammation. (sfgate.com) Coach Steve Kerr said he still expects Curry to return this season, while cautioning that an exact timetable remains unclear as the team monitors progress. (nbcsportsbayarea.com) Golden State has slipped into the play-in picture at 32-33 and ninth in the Western Conference as of this week, a slide that included losing 10 of the 15 games Curry missed earlier in the stretch. (statmuse.com) Before the injury Curry had averaged 27.2 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds across 39 games this season, a production level the Warriors are counting on if he returns. (statmuse.com) The team reiterated that MRI scans ruled out structural damage and that Curry has resumed individual on-court workouts as the medical staff continues stepwise re-evaluations. (nba.com)
