Golden State Warriors Announce New Stephen Curry Update

The Golden State Warriors received a significant update on Stephen Curry’s recovery, as the star guard continues to progress toward a potential return following his first full five-on-five scrimmage.

According to the team’s latest update, Curry — who has missed 25 consecutive games due to patellofemoral pain syndrome and a bone bruise in his right knee — participated in live scrimmage action and remains on track in his return-to-play protocol.

He is expected to take part in another scrimmage later this week and will be re-evaluated again over the weekend.

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Warriors Star Encouraged but Cautious After Scrimmage

Curry expressed optimism following the session but remained measured about what comes next.

“It felt great,” Curry told ESPN after his first scrimmage. “I’m checking the boxes. But with this, it’s always unpredictable because I don’t know how the knee will respond because it hasn’t responded well in the past attempts to get to this five-on-five level.”

The uncertainty centers on how his knee reacts to increased workload — a key factor that previously delayed his return timeline.

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Return Timeline Comes Into Focus

There is now increasing clarity on when Curry could be back on the floor.

Earlier in the day, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Curry is targeting a return Sunday against the Houston Rockets.

“Stephen Curry has set a goal to return for the Golden State Warriors on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, with the next few days as a vital period to receive clearance, per ESPN sources,” Charania reported.

That timeline aligns with head coach Steve Kerr’s recent comments emphasizing that the next several days will be critical in determining Curry’s availability.

“Yeah, today was a good day… he got out on the floor, played 5-on-5 and looked good,” Kerr said Tuesday on 95.7 The Game. “But it’s one good day… the next few days are really, really important.”

The Warriors have already ruled Curry out for their upcoming back-to-back earlier in the week, reinforcing their cautious approach as he ramps up activity.

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Warriors Facing Critical Stretch Without Curry

The timing of Curry’s progress is crucial for Golden State’s playoff hopes.

The Warriors are currently fighting to stay alive in the Western Conference play-in race, sitting near the bottom of the bracket and needing to win two elimination games to advance.

Golden State has struggled during Curry’s absence, going 9–16 without him — a stretch that underscores his value to the team’s offense and overall identity.

With only a handful of games remaining in the regular season, the organization is hoping to give Curry a short runway before the play-in tournament, should he be cleared in time.

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Final Hurdle Remains Key

Despite the positive signs, the final step in Curry’s recovery remains the most important.

The transition from controlled scrimmage action to full NBA game intensity will determine whether he can return without setbacks.

If his knee responds well over the next few days, Curry could be back on the court as soon as Sunday.

For now, the momentum is encouraging — but the outcome will depend on how his body responds.

Alder Almo is a veteran NBA reporter for Heavy.com, covering the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He brings over 20 years of experience across 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. Originally from the Philippines, he is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. More about Alder Almo