Diagnosed with what is being called as “patellofemoral pain syndrome,” or commonly known as runner’s knee, Steph Curry will miss the Golden State Warriors’ Saturday’s marquee matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Also absent will be Luka Dončić, who is nursing a hamstring injury.
Curry told ESPN’s Anthony Slater that his recovery is progressing.
“It’s trending in the right direction,” Curry said. “It’s different than last year, but something that will heal.”
While the Warriors have continued to list Curry as day-to-day, there is no indication that Curry is trending toward a return any time soon.
“It’s a matter of learning as I go what works rehab-wise,” Curry said. “Because it’s still painful. You have to try to get rid of all the inflammation and pain. It’s something we still have to monitor and injury-manage, but it’s something where, if I come back too early, it could flare up.”
Curry is set to miss his 14th game of the season, which would put him close to missing the 65-game threshold that is a requirement for inclusion in an All-NBA Team. Should Curry end up ineligible, it would be the first time since the injury-shortened 2019-20 season that he will not be part of an All-NBA Team, and only the fifth time in his career that he will not be included.