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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts on the bench during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 18, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has encountered another delay in his recovery, with the latest update signaling that his return remains further away than previously anticipated.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Curry will be re-examined next week after he was unable to participate in scrimmage activities — a key step in his ramp-up process.
The setback extends Curry’s absence to at least 25 consecutive games, deepening concerns as the Warriors approach the final stretch of the regular season.
Scrimmage Setback Halts Progress
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GettyGolden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s return timeline has been moved again.
The expectation entering the week was that Curry could begin scrimmaging, a major milestone that typically precedes a return to game action.
Instead, the inability to reach that stage represents a clear interruption in his recovery timeline.
Scrimmage participation is often one of the final benchmarks before clearance, making this delay particularly significant.
The need for another re-evaluation suggests that Curry has not yet responded well enough to increased activity to safely progress.
Latest Update Builds on Kerr’s Comments
The development aligns with recent comments from head coach Steve Kerr, who struck a cautious tone when discussing Curry’s status.
“Steph will play when he’s healthy,” Kerr said Thursday, emphasizing that the timeline would be dictated entirely by medical progress rather than schedule pressure.
Kerr also noted that the team’s medical staff — led by Rick Celebrini — continues to oversee every step of Curry’s recovery.
The latest setback reinforces that approach, underscoring the Warriors’ unwillingness to accelerate the process.
Warriors Navigating Extended Absence
Curry’s absence has stretched into one of the longest injury-related gaps of his career, forcing Golden State to adapt on both ends of the floor.
The Warriors have gone 8-15 during his absence, maintaining a foothold in the Western Conference playoff race despite the loss of their primary offensive engine.
They have already clinched a play-in berth and remain in contention for improved seeding, trailing the Portland Trail Blazers for the No. 9 spot and the Los Angeles Clippers for No. 8.
Still, the margin for error remains thin without Curry’s scoring, playmaking and floor spacing.
Timeline Remains Unclear
While the upcoming re-examination offers another checkpoint, it does not guarantee a return in the immediate future.
Knee injuries often require a gradual ramp-up process, including controlled practice and full-contact scrimmage before a player is cleared for game action.
Curry’s inability to scrimmage this week suggests that at least one of those steps remains incomplete.
Warriors Outlook
For the Warriors, the priority remains unchanged: ensuring Curry is fully healthy before he returns.
Even as the postseason approaches, the organization has shown no indication of deviating from its cautious approach.
The next update, expected following Curry’s re-evaluation, could provide greater clarity, but for now, uncertainty continues to define his timeline.