Overview
- Stephen Curry, out since January 30 with patellofemoral pain syndrome and a right‑knee bone bruise, hit a setback that delayed planned live‑contact work and will be re‑evaluated before Golden State faces the Nets at home.
- Steve Kerr said the team will not shut Curry down and that he will play once doctors clear him, framing any return around health rather than chasing seeding.
- The Warriors hold 10th place in the West, which points to a Play‑In appearance that could feature Curry if he is cleared to return to game shape in time.
- ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne argued Golden State should sit Curry to improve draft lottery odds in what outlets describe as a strong class with flattened chances for the top four picks.
- Coverage differs on the Warriors’ record without Curry, with Heavy listing 10‑22 and Sportsnaut citing 7‑15, highlighting uncertainty in how steep the slide has been.