When will Stephen Curry return?

Warriors set next evaluation after knee issue

The Golden State Warriors have pushed Stephen Curry’s comeback timeline into further assessment. Curry has been sidelined since late January with a persistent right‑knee problem commonly described as runner’s knee. The team announced he will miss at least the next five games and will undergo a formal re‑evaluation in 10 days.

Medical staff and coaches have treated the situation cautiously. Curry has not played since Jan. 30, and this sequence of absences stretches beyond a typical short-term rest. The team’s stated plan is to let the player heal and then reassess his readiness after a minimum absence window rather than rush him back on a fixed calendar. That approach reflects a concern for long-term availability in the playoff push rather than an attempt to return him for an arbitrary next game.

Implications for Golden State:

• Rotation adjustments: The Warriors must rely on existing rotation pieces and bench scoring during Curry’s absence, which affects game‑to‑game lineups and minutes distribution.
• Offense and spacing: Curry’s shooting and off‑ball gravity are central to Golden State’s attack; the staff will likely lean on tactical shifts to maintain spacing and play creation.
• Playoff positioning and health management: With Curry’s evaluation scheduled in 10 days, the team will balance immediate wins with preserving their franchise star’s long‑term health.

It remains unclear exactly how long he will be out beyond the upcoming five‑game stretch. The team’s re‑evaluation will provide a clearer timeline, but for now the plan is conservative: miss the immediate slate of games, monitor recovery, and revisit the situation after the designated medical review.