The 38-year-old sharpshooter has been determined to return all along. Now he's one clean recovery day away from making it happen. The payoff is "that much closer."
Runner's knee subsides with rest but returns quickly with activity — that's why tomorrow's response matters more than today's scrimmage. If the inflammation stays down, Curry gets his runway. If it flares again, the season might be over.
Golden State went 9-16 without Curry and their playoff fate is sealed: they're locked into the 9-10 play-in slot. They once hoped to climb higher, but now the goal is just getting Curry game-ready with 7 regular-season games left (possibly 5 if he sits the back-to-back).
The saga's been frustrating. Curry was progressing well enough for a scrimmage on the last road trip (Warriors even flew their medical chief to Atlanta), but he wasn't cleared and it didn't happen. That setback sparked real conversations about whether he'd return at all this season.
Coach Steve Kerr called it a "good step" but ruled Curry out for Wednesday vs Spurs. Thursday vs Cavaliers? "Doubtful." The Warriors need to see how his knee responds to contact before clearing him — the injury's unpredictable nature has burned them before.
Steph Curry finally scrimmaged 5-on-5 after missing 25 games with a knee issue — his first live action since Jan. 30. The 38-year-old Warriors star is dealing with runner's knee (inflammation + bone bruising), a tricky injury that flares up if you rush back.
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The 38-year-old sharpshooter has been determined to return all along. Now he's one clean recovery day away from making it happen. The payoff is "that much closer."
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Runner's knee subsides with rest but returns quickly with activity — that's why tomorrow's response matters more than today's scrimmage. If the inflammation stays down, Curry gets his runway. If it flares again, the season might be over.
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Golden State went 9-16 without Curry and their playoff fate is sealed: they're locked into the 9-10 play-in slot. They once hoped to climb higher, but now the goal is just getting Curry game-ready with 7 regular-season games left (possibly 5 if he sits the back-to-back).
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The saga's been frustrating. Curry was progressing well enough for a scrimmage on the last road trip (Warriors even flew their medical chief to Atlanta), but he wasn't cleared and it didn't happen. That setback sparked real conversations about whether he'd return at all this season.
2/6 🧵
Coach Steve Kerr called it a "good step" but ruled Curry out for Wednesday vs Spurs. Thursday vs Cavaliers? "Doubtful." The Warriors need to see how his knee responds to contact before clearing him — the injury's unpredictable nature has burned them before.
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Steph Curry finally scrimmaged 5-on-5 after missing 25 games with a knee issue — his first live action since Jan. 30. The 38-year-old Warriors star is dealing with runner's knee (inflammation + bone bruising), a tricky injury that flares up if you rush back.