Stephen Curry could be nearing his return to the court after an extended absence.
The Golden State Warriors star is expected to be cleared to return Sunday against the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
“Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to be cleared to return on Sunday against the Houston Rockets after missing over two months and 27 consecutive games due to a persistent knee injury, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater,” Charania wrote on X.
The potential return would mark a significant step for both Curry and the Warriors as the regular season winds down.
Extended Absence Nearing End
Curry has not played since sustaining the injury on Jan. 30, sidelining him for one of the longest stretches of his career.
The Warriors have taken a cautious approach to his recovery, emphasizing long-term health while gradually increasing his workload in recent weeks.
Recovery Progress Builds Toward Return
Curry’s expected return follows steady progress over the past week.
On April 1, the Warriors announced that Curry had completed his first full five-on-five scrimmage as part of his recovery from patellofemoral pain syndrome and a bone bruise in his right knee.
“It felt great,” Curry said at the time, via ESPN. “I’m checking the boxes. But with this, it’s always unpredictable because I don’t know how the knee will respond because it hasn’t responded well in the past attempts to get to this five-on-five level.”
Curry continued to ramp up activity in the days that followed, participating in multiple scrimmage sessions this week, including three consecutive days of 5-on-5 action.
That progression aligns with earlier reporting from Charania that Curry had been targeting a return against Houston, with the final decision dependent on how his knee responds to increased workload.
Kerr Provides Encouraging Update
Warriors coach Steve Kerr offered a positive assessment following Curry’s latest scrimmage.
“Everything went well,” Kerr told reporters on Thursday. “He looked good.”
Kerr went further to add a more glowing review of Curry’s current form.
“He’s pretty good. He looks like Steph Curry,” Kerr added.
Kerr added that Curry and vice president of player health and performance Rick Celebrini could decide as soon as Friday whether he will be cleared, depending on how his knee responds.
Warriors Slide Without Curry
Golden State has struggled in recent games without its star guard.
The Warriors have lost three straight, including a 118-111 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 25 points, while Max Strus added 24, including a late 3-pointer that helped seal the win.
For Golden State, Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski scored 25 points apiece as the team continued to adjust offensively in Curry’s absence.
The Warriors have posted a 9-18 record that dropped them to 10th place in the Western Conference since Curry’s injury.
Rotation and Reinforcements
Golden State received contributions across the roster as it navigates injuries and lineup changes.
Draymond Green moved into third place on the franchise’s all-time rebounding list, while Gary Payton II matched his career high with 12 rebounds.
The Warriors have leaned on depth and defensive effort to remain competitive during Curry’s absence.
Rockets Matchup Adds Intrigue
The Warriors are scheduled to host the Rockets on Sunday, a game that could mark Curry’s return.
The matchup also carries recent playoff context, with the Warriors eliminating the Rockets in seven games in the first round last postseason.
Houston has emerged as a competitive team in the Western Conference, adding further significance to the timing of Curry’s potential comeback.
Monitoring Final Clearance
While Curry is expected to be cleared, the final decision will depend on medical evaluation and how he responds following recent scrimmage activity.
The Warriors have emphasized caution throughout his recovery, and any return would likely include managed minutes.
Still, the latest developments suggest that Curry’s extended absence could soon come to an end.
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