Curry recovery still ongoing

NEW YORK — Stephen Curry said Saturday that his recovery from a lingering knee issue remains ongoing, leaving his availability uncertain as the Golden State Warriors continue to struggle late in the season.

Curry, who has missed 10 consecutive games with patellofemoral pain syndrome, spoke to ESPN on ABC during Golden State’s 129–101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and acknowledged that his return will not be immediate.

“It’s going to be a little longer,” Curry said. 

“But like I said, right now with this one, it’s just about each day. Can you stack good days, and I’ve done that, so hopefully they can unleash me on the court soon and get back out there sooner than later.”

The Warriors announced on 19 February that Curry would be sidelined for at least 10 additional days after already missing five games, with a re-evaluation scheduled once that period ended. While an MRI showed no structural damage, Curry said the injury has been difficult to predict.

“I’m feeling better,” he said. 

“This is a weird one. It’s kind of unpredictable how it’ll heal, but every day since All-Star Week has been progress. That’s all I can ask for, and hopefully I’m back out soon.”

Curry added that he has not resumed on-court basketball work, instead focusing on conditioning and strengthening during his absence.

“I haven’t gotten on the court yet, but just trying to stay in shape, strengthen everything else around my body,” he said. 

“Once I get back on the court, it is a little bit of a pain tolerance thing, but it’s just something that you don’t want to have lingering because it can get worse.”

Golden State has gone 4–6 since Curry was sidelined by the knee injury and 8–13 overall in games he has missed this season. The Warriors were again short-handed against the Lakers, with center Kristaps Porzingis unavailable due to illness, and trailed early in a game that was largely decided by halftime.

Gui Santos led Golden State with 14 points.

With Curry’s timetable unclear and the regular season nearing its final stretch, expectations around the Warriors have cooled. According to nysportsday.com, Golden State currently holds the 13th-shortest odds to win the NBA championship at +10000 at BetMGM, the No. 1 sportsbook in New York.

For Curry, the focus remains on recovery rather than urgency.

“That’s all I can ask for,” he said.