Adversity has stalked Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors all season, repeatedly testing their resilience.
Despite acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis by trading Jonathan Kuminga before the deadline, the Warriors have continued to face setbacks. Most notably, Jimmy Butler was lost to a torn ACL, and the team has been without its franchise star, Stephen Curry, since Jan. 30.
NBA World Reacts to Stephen Curry Injury Update Amid Warriors’ Struggles
Curry has a persistent right knee issue, causing pain and swelling around the kneecap, known as patellofemoral pain syndrome or “runner’s knee.”
ESPN has reported that Curry will miss at least 10 more days, sidelining him for five additional games.
“The Warriors will rule out Steph Curry for another 10 days, stretching five more games, sources tell me and Shams Charania,” ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported. “There has been notable progress. He’s back on the court and expected to intensify workouts in upcoming days. Absence will reach at least 20 games.”
As Curry works toward a comeback, skepticism persists among observers.
Curry, a four-time champion and highly accomplished player over the past 15 years, turns 38 this week. Some observers have raised concerns that this injury could affect the remainder of his season or his future performance.
“Yeah it might be over,” Clippers media personality Jamal Christopher said in response to the news.
Yeah It might be over https://t.co/wn4bHqNahq
— Jamal Cristopher (@JamCristopher) March 11, 2026
Golden State fan account The Warriors’ House expressed disbelief, writing, “Ain’t no way bro…”
Aint no way bro… https://t.co/lQZqlw77QJ
— TheWarriorsHouse (@GSWarriorsHouse) March 11, 2026
NBA writer and podcaster Davin McFarland turned to song lyrics to sum up his feelings: “Hello darkness my old friend.”
Hello darkness my old friend https://t.co/XHwIZLNLlD
— Davin McFarland (@DavinMcFarland7) March 11, 2026
NBA and WNBA reporter Nekias Duncan added, “This makes me sad.”
this makes me sad. https://t.co/EqA7zx3AM3
— Nekias (Nuh-KY-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) March 11, 2026
Tim Kawakami of the SF Standard provided context on the Warriors’ upcoming schedule and suggested a potential return date: “5 games takes this 4 games into the middle of the upcoming 6-game East road trip — would doubt Curry returns on the road. Makes March 25 at home vs. Brooklyn a potential return date. (Same day as Giants vs. Yankees Opening Night, FYI.)”
5 games takes this 4 games into the middle of the upcoming 6-game East road trip — would doubt Curry returns on the road.
Makes March 25 at home vs. Brooklyn a potential return date.
(Same day as Giants vs. Yankees Opening Night, FYI.) https://t.co/F6SpPc6Kx3
— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) March 11, 2026
Orthopedic surgeon and USF director of pediatric sports medicine Dr. Nirav Pandya commented on the nature of Curry’s condition: “Given the nature of how patellofemoral syndrome manifest, this is not surprising. This condition can be difficult to manage and requires a very deliberate, slow ramp up to prevent re-aggravation.”
Given the nature of how patellofemoral syndrome manifest, this is not surprising. This condition can be difficult to manage and requires a very deliberate, slow ramp up to prevent re-aggravation. https://t.co/VxQhKjWbjY
— Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. (@DrNiravPandya) March 11, 2026
Meanwhile, Curry himself has acknowledged uncertainty about his recovery.
“Curry has described this right knee issue as ‘unpredictable,’ already experiencing setbacks since the issue initially popped up during an individual workout in Minneapolis on Jan. 24,” Slater. said “He was initially hopeful to return right after the All-Star break, but throttled his court work down after it didn’t respond as hoped.”
Curry has played 39 games, averaging 27.2 points, 4.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals, shooting 46.8% from the field, 39.1% from 3, and 93.1% from the line.
The Warriors are ninth in the West at 32-33, leading the 11th-place Grizzlies by 8.5 games in the play-in. If Curry returns, he is expected to play at least one postseason game.
