Stephen Curry will miss at least 10 more days due to injury, as the Golden State Warriors face a critical stretch, with playoff hopes in doubt.
The Warriors will be without their star man for a little longer. What has already felt like an eternity for Dub Nation, Curry’s lingering knee issue now comes with another expected return timeline. Reports suggest that Golden State may need to wait at least another 10 days for their franchise guard to return.
With the Warriors sitting ninth and their season fading, is Curry’s return too late to spark a playoff push?
Warriors Without Curry for Crucial 10 Days – Can They Survive?
Curry’s Return Timeline Revealed
Shams Charania of ESPN has reported that Curry will miss at least an additional 10 days due to ongoing knee issues.
This will come as a frustration for Warriors fans, as Curry’s injury timeline was initially expected to be much shorter, with hopes that he could return shortly after the All-Star Game. But that wasn’t the case, so expect this latest report to be an estimate, depending on rehabilitation.
The four-time NBA champion has already missed the last 15 consecutive games and 26 overall this season. Curry is expected to miss at least another five games on his road to recovery. Those five matchups could prove detrimental to the Warriors’ season, with a difficult stretch against the likes of the Timberwolves, Knicks, Wizards, Celtics, and Pistons.
Rehabilitation Begins for Warriors Star
The rehabilitation journey has begun for the 12-time All-Star. Curry has reportedly started on-court work and is now intensifying his workouts as he prepares for his long-awaited return.
However, turning 38 on Saturday means recovering from injuries becomes increasingly difficult. This makes the Warriors’ cautious approach to him even more understandable.
Curry has described his knee issues as “unpredictable,” leaving uncertainty over how his body will respond to training and treatment. But with the Dubs on a three-game losing streak, the urgency and motivation for Curry’s return will continue to grow.
Was Resting Curry the Right Call?
It was initially believed that Golden State was using this period to rest Curry despite him nearing a return. If that was the case, it raises concerns about whether that was the right decision.
The Warriors have dropped to the ninth seed in the Western Conference, forced to rely on two-way contract players and a clearly short-handed lineup as the season draws to a close. They may have left Curry’s return slightly too late, with difficult matchups approaching.
However, the Warriors will hope their cautious approach ultimately pays off once Curry finally returns, potentially securing them a stable spot in the playoffs.
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