Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry
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Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry
The Golden State Warriors continue to wait for the return of franchise superstar Stephen Curry, but coach Steve Kerr made it clear Thursday that there is still no firm timeline for when the two-time NBA MVP will return to game action.
Speaking after practice as the Warriors prepared to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday — the same team that eliminated Golden State from last year’s playoffs — Kerr said Curry is progressing but has not yet moved beyond individual workouts.
According to Nick Friedell of The Athletic, Kerr said Curry completed another workout Thursday but remains limited to solo on-court work.
“Kerr says Steph is trending in the right direction but still hasn’t progressed beyond individual work,” Friedell reported on X. “Kerr said he got a good workout in today, but it remains unclear when he’ll return. ‘He’ll be back when he’s back.’”
Friedell later added that the Warriors have not discussed any internal deadline for Curry’s return.
“Kerr said there’s been no conversation internally about any kind of deadline for Steph’s return,” Friedell wrote. “Whenever he is ready to play, he will play — whatever point that comes in the season.”
Warriors Taking Patient Approach With Stephen Curry Injury
Golden State’s cautious stance reflects the importance of ensuring Curry fully recovers from patellofemoral pain syndrome and a bone bruise in his right knee, injuries that have sidelined him for 15 games.
The Warriors announced on Wednesday that Curry continues to make progress following a medical re-evaluation. The team confirmed he has returned to the court for individual workouts, which will gradually intensify as he builds toward a potential return.
However, Curry has not yet resumed full team practices, underscoring how methodical the recovery process has been.
Golden State also confirmed Curry will be re-evaluated again in 10 days.
Curry last played on January 30 against the Detroit Pistons, but still leads the Warriors in scoring this season at 27.2 points per game.
Steve Kerr Says Curry Is ‘Dying to Be Out There’
On Wednesday, Kerr acknowledged that Curry has been frustrated by the length of the injury absence.
“It’s always great to have Steph on the sidelines,” Kerr said in a radio interview with 95.7 The Game. “He just has a great way about him and gives guys advice and gives us confidence.”
While Curry has stayed engaged with teammates during the Warriors’ recent road trip, Kerr said the superstar guard has been eager to return to action.
“As far as our conversations, it’s very matter-of-fact,” Kerr said. “He’s frustrated. He wants to be out there for his guys, and that’s obviously been an injury that’s lasted a lot longer than anyone thought it would. He’s dying to be out there.”
Still, Kerr emphasized that the Warriors will continue following the guidance of the team’s medical staff, led by director of sports medicine and performance Rick Celebrini.
“It’s pretty methodical,” Kerr said earlier this week. “Rick is as good as they come, and he’s going to be very cautious and make sure Steph gets the right build-up.”
Warriors Struggling Without Stephen Curry
Golden State has struggled to maintain consistency during Curry’s absence.
Since he went down with the knee injury, the Warriors have gone 5–10, slipping below .500 and falling deeper into the crowded Western Conference playoff race.
Without Curry’s gravity as a shooter and playmaker, Golden State’s offense has lacked its usual rhythm and spacing.
Curry Could Miss Critical Stretch of Games
Curry’s continued absence means he could miss another difficult stretch of the Warriors’ schedule.
Golden State’s next five games include Friday’s home game against the Timberwolves, followed by a four-game road trip against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 15, the Washington Wizards on March 16, the Boston Celtics on March 18 and the Detroit Pistons on March 20.
Those games could push Curry’s absence to around 20 games before the Warriors receive another medical update.
The timeline has become increasingly important as the regular season winds down. Golden State has 17 games remaining, meaning if Curry returns after the upcoming stretch, he would have roughly 12 games to ramp up before the postseason.
For now, Kerr made clear the Warriors are not rushing their superstar back — even as the playoff race intensifies.
“He’ll be back when he’s back,” Kerr said.