The Golden State Warriors face mounting concern over Stephen Curry's injury, with the team seriously contemplating the possibility that the point guard may not play again this NBA season. Head coach Steve Kerr publicly acknowledged that the calendar is working against his star's return, whose knee recovery remains incomplete as the regular season enters its decisive stretch.
Curry's medical situation has become one of the focal points of NBA rumor mill surrounding the Warriors in recent weeks. The point guard has not played a game since January 30 and has still been unable to return to full five-on-five practice sessions, an essential phase before receiving clearance to compete. Kerr was clear in explaining that the team has no intention of rushing his return without completing that process.
"We're not bringing him back for the play-in game. He needs to play some games and we need to give him time for this to work. And we're running out of games," said the Golden State head coach when referring to the progression of Stephen Curry's injury.
The sporting context makes the situation even more complicated. The Warriors face the end of the season with a record of 35-38 and just nine regular season games remaining. Sitting in tenth place in the Western Conference, the team remains within the play-in zone, but the margin for error is minimal and any decision regarding Curry could have a direct impact on the team's playoff aspirations.
Internally, the coaching staff is already managing a clear scenario: if the point guard fails to complete a full practice session in the coming days, the organization could seriously consider shutting down his season to avoid greater risks. Still, the player himself maintains his intention to return to competition before the end of the season.
"If we have something on the line, we play. I'm working to get back," Curry recently assured, while Kerr highlighted his star's competitive mentality.
With the calendar approaching its end and the NBA playoffs on the line, the Warriors now face a complex decision: risk Curry's return or prioritize his complete recovery with the franchise's future in mind.