Stephen Curry Injury Update: Return Timeline and What We Know

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry continues to be sidelined with a right knee injury, impacting the team’s playoff push. Initially sustained during a January 31st game against the Detroit Pistons, the injury has now caused Curry to miss 10 consecutive games as of March 1, 2026. Here’s a detailed look at his condition, recovery timeline and the Warriors’ outlook.

What is Stephen Curry’s Injury?

Curry is diagnosed with patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, an inflammation causing pain and discomfort with movement. Sports Illustrated reports that Curry initially experienced this issue before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 27th, playing through soreness for several games before sitting out.

Games Missed

Here’s a list of the games Curry has missed due to the injury:

• Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers (January 31, 2026)
• Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors (February 2, 2026)
• Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors (February 4, 2026)
• Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies (February 7, 2026)
• Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs (February 9, 2026)
• Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics (February 12, 2026)
• Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets (February 15, 2026)
• New Orleans Pelicans vs. Golden State Warriors (February 18, 2026)
• Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors (February 21, 2026)
• Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers (February 24, 2026)

When Will Stephen Curry Return?

As of March 1, 2026, Curry’s return remains uncertain. He expressed to ESPN that his recovery is “unpredictable,” but he’s making progress daily since the All-Star break. Yahoo Sports notes that Curry hasn’t returned to on-court function yet, focusing on maintaining his overall fitness.

Curry will be re-evaluated next week and is expected to miss the following five games:

• Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
• Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
• Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors
• Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors
• Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls

A potential return could be on March 14th, when the Warriors face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Warriors’ Performance Without Curry

The Warriors have struggled in Curry’s absence, posting a 4-6 record. ESPN reported that the Pistons defeated the Warriors 131-124 on January 30, 2026, a game Curry left with right knee soreness. The team currently holds the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 27-23 record, facing competition from the Lakers and Suns for playoff positioning.

Stephen Curry’s Injury History

Curry has a history of physical setbacks. This current issue marks the third injury of the 2026 season and the sixth since November, highlighting a pattern of fragility that has impacted his career.