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Stephen Curry #30 and Seth Curry #31 of the Golden State Warriors on the bench in the first half of play against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
The Golden State Warriors received an update on Seth Curry‘s recovery from a sciatic nerve issue that has sidelined him for nearly a month. The veteran guard will be re-evaluated in two weeks after showing positive progress in recent workouts.
Golden State issued a statement Friday confirming Curry’s status. He’s making good progress and has advanced to various on-court workouts in addition to his daily rehabilitation work. The re-evaluation in two weeks will determine the next steps in his recovery.
The timeline suggests a potential post-All-Star break return, with February 19 emerging as a realistic checkpoint rather than a firm target. The organization’s tone indicates optimism about his progress rather than concern about setbacks.
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Seth Curry injury update:
The Lost Opportunity for the Curry Brothers
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GettyStephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors hugs his brother, Seth Curry.
Seth Curry signed with the Warriors in early December, creating the possibility of finally playing alongside his brother Stephen Curry on an NBA court. That dream has been put on hold by the sciatic nerve problem.
The younger Curry has appeared in just two games since joining Golden State. Ironically, those were both games that Steph missed due to injury. The timing hasn’t worked out for the feel-good moment fans anticipated when Seth signed.
“It feels like a good time in both of our careers for me to be here,” Seth said when he joined the Warriors. The excitement about playing with his older brother was obvious. That opportunity remains on pause while his body heals.
Seth is a career 43.3 percent three-point shooter who shot 45.6 percent from deep last season, the best mark in the NBA. His role with Golden State is straightforward—catch and shoot from the perimeter. But the injury has prevented him from fulfilling even that limited function.
Why the Warriors Need Seth Back
Golden State sits at 27-23 and eighth in the Western Conference. The team has dealt with multiple significant injuries beyond Seth’s absence. Jimmy Butler is out for the season with a torn ACL. Jonathan Kuminga has missed time recently with a bone bruise in his ankle.
The Warriors have relied heavily on Steph to carry the offensive load. That burden has increased since Butler went down, and it’s starting to show. Head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the strain on his star guard.
“He’s playing longer stretches,” Kerr said of Steph. “Some of that by design, some of it just because subs couldn’t get in for a couple of minutes. So it definitely puts a lot more stress on Steph’s shoulders, not having Jimmy next to him to create shots, to take over the offense when needed.”
Steph is dealing with patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as Runner’s Knee, a condition that sidelined him against the Minnesota Timberwolves last week. An MRI revealed the issue. The Warriors are being careful with his minutes and game availability to prevent the problem from worsening.
Seth’s return would provide relief, even in a limited role. His ability to space the floor and knock down open threes would give defenses another shooter to account for. That takes some pressure off Steph to create every offensive possession.
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Steph Curry underwent an MRI which revealed patellofemoral pain syndrome in his right knee (a fancier way of saying Runner’s Knee).
Steve Kerr described Curry as day-to-day, so his availability will be TBD for the 76ers on Tuesday.
The Warriors’ Injury Crisis
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GettyJimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Seth’s absence has been more about lost optionality than lost production. He’s averaged seven points and 1.5 assists in his two appearances this season while shooting 50 percent from three. The sample size is tiny, but it reflects what Golden State hoped to gain by signing him.
The Warriors prioritized adding a career 43.3 percent three-point shooter precisely because they knew depth would be tested. That decision looks prescient now with Butler gone and Kuminga battling injuries. Seth represents another weapon the team simply doesn’t have available.
The franchise has been patient with his recovery. The sciatic nerve issue isn’t something to rush. Pushing him back too soon could create a chronic problem that lingers throughout the season. Taking the cautious approach makes sense even if it delays the Curry brothers storyline.
Golden State will re-evaluate Seth in two weeks and determine whether he can progress to full basketball activities. If that re-evaluation goes well, a return sometime after the All-Star break becomes realistic. The Warriors need his shooting and his ability to give Steph occasional breathers.
Final Word
Seth’s injury has frustrated both the Warriors and fans hoping to see the Curry brothers share the court. The feel-good story remains on hold while his body heals from a problem that has proven stubborn.
But the Warriors are handling his recovery properly. Sciatic nerve issues require patience. Rushing him back risks turning a month-long absence into a season-long problem. Golden State can’t afford to make that mistake with their depth already stretched thin.
The re-evaluation in two weeks will provide clarity on whether Seth is trending toward a February return or if more time is needed. Until then, the Warriors will continue leaning on Steph to shoulder the offensive load while managing his own health concerns.
Getting Seth back would help in multiple ways. It would provide shooting, depth, and relief for Steph. It would also finally deliver the moment fans have anticipated since December—watching the Curry brothers play together in Warriors uniforms. That moment will come eventually. It just requires more patience than anyone expected when Seth signed two months ago.