Steve Kerr Drops Big Stephen Curry Update Before Celtics Game

The Golden State Warriors may be inching closer to getting Stephen Curry back, and the latest update from head coach Steve Kerr offered a clearer picture of that progress.

Curry is trending upward and getting closer to real basketball activity.

Speaking Tuesday on 95.7 The Game, Kerr said the two-time MVP has ramped up his workload during the team’s current road trip and is progressing toward a potential return, even as the timeline remains fluid.

“He’s trending in the right direction,” Kerr said. “He’s ramped up his workouts. The reason he’s on the trip is because he now needs extra bodies, people to play with and we’ll be doing that over the course of this road trip over the next week.”

Kerr added that the next step could come soon.

“The hope is he’ll be able to scrimmage by the end of the trip, but it’s literally day-to-day,” Kerr said.

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Curry Progressing Toward Key Milestone

For the Warriors, Curry’s return to scrimmage would mark a significant checkpoint in his recovery from a lingering knee issue often described as “runner’s knee.”

The 36-year-old has not played since late January, and Golden State has struggled to maintain consistency without its offensive centerpiece.

Curry’s presence on the road trip — including a workout at TD Garden upon arrival in Boston — signals that his rehab has entered a more advanced stage.

“(Warriors director of sports medicine and performance) Rick Celebrini’s here on the trip. He’s working with him every day.” Kerr said. “They went over to the arena when we got to Boston today for a workout.”

While there is still no firm return date, the ability to scrimmage would bring Curry one step closer to clearance for game action.

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Warriors Trying to Stay Afloat Without Curry

Golden State has felt Curry’s absence.

The Warriors improved to 33-35 with Monday’s 125-117 win over the Washington Wizards, but they are just 6-12 during this latest stretch without their star guard.

That stretch has put pressure on the roster as the team fights to remain in the playoff picture in the Western Conference.

Wednesday’s matchup against the Boston Celtics — the No. 2 seed in the East — would typically be one of the marquee games of the season. Instead, the Curry-less Warriors enter as heavy underdogs, listed at +12.5 by sportsbooks tracked by Wette.

Even so, the team has continued to compete.

Young players such as Brandin Podziemski and Gui Santos have stepped into larger roles, but the absence of Curry’s shot creation and gravity remains difficult to replace.

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Earlier Signs Pointed to Imminent Return

Kerr’s latest update aligns with earlier reporting suggesting Curry’s return may not be far off.

Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard recently reported that there is a growing belief within the organization that Curry could return as soon as the Warriors’ next home game following the road trip.

Kawakami noted that Curry appeared physically and mentally ready during a recent workout at Chase Center.

“Unless there’s some new setback, Curry’s coming back, maybe by the game against the Nets on March 25,” Kawakami wrote.

Curry himself has also made it clear that he intends to return this season.

“That’s not who we are,” Curry told The Athletic when asked about the possibility of shutting things down. “If we have stuff to play for, we play. So, I’m working to get back.”

The Warriors have 14 games remaining before the postseason, leaving a narrow window to reintegrate Curry and build rhythm before a potential playoff push.

For a team hovering around the .500 mark, Curry’s return could dramatically shift the outlook.

Alder Almo is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com. He has more than 20 years of experience in local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Alder is from the Philippines and is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. More about Alder Almo