Stephen Curry's absence from the court continues to be a concern for the Golden State Warriors as they navigate the post-All-Star Break stretch. Initially, there was hope that Curry would be ready to lace up his sneakers again, but the Warriors have announced that their star point guard needs more time to heal.
According to reports from Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of ESPN, Curry, who will celebrate his 38th birthday in March, is expected to miss at least five more games. His knee is still swollen and painful, prompting the team to extend his recovery period.
"Warriors' Stephen Curry will be re-evaluated in 10 days due to his persistent right knee injury," the report states. "He has been sidelined since January 30 and will miss at least five more games."
The Warriors have been transparent about Curry's condition, sharing that he is dealing with patella-femoral pain syndrome and a bone bruise in his right knee. Fortunately, an MRI has confirmed there is no structural damage, which is a silver lining in an otherwise challenging situation.
"Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who has missed the last five games due to patella-femoral pain syndrome/bone bruising in his right knee, underwent an MRI last night," the team reported. "The MRI confirmed the injury and showed no structural damage. He will be re-evaluated in 10 days."
While the Warriors have maintained a cautious approach, the urgency of Curry's return cannot be overstated. Positioned eighth in the Western Conference, Golden State is in the thick of the playoff race. Curry's presence on the court is pivotal for their postseason aspirations.
Meanwhile, the Warriors are set to debut Kristaps Porzingis against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, which could provide a much-needed boost. As the team pushes forward, all eyes remain on Curry's recovery and the impact his return will have on their playoff journey.