Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will remain out of action for at least another 10 days while recovering from persistent right knee problems, the team announced Wednesday.
The veteran guard, who celebrates his 38th birthday this Saturday, has already been absent for 15 straight games due to patellofemoral pain syndrome. Following his latest medical evaluation, team officials report that Curry continues making positive strides in his recovery and has resumed individual basketball workouts on the court, which will gradually increase in intensity.
Medical staff will reassess Curry’s condition in 10 days, after which he would typically need to complete a structured return-to-play protocol involving practice sessions and full-contact scrimmages before receiving clearance for game action.
This timeline means Curry will be unavailable for at least six more contests, including Golden State’s road matchup in Atlanta on March 21, leaving just 11 regular season games remaining after that point.
The Warriors had originally anticipated Curry’s return following the All-Star break, though he opted to skip this year’s All-Star festivities due to his injury.
Curry’s absence has been felt significantly by Golden State, as he leads the team with 27.2 points per game. His last appearance came on January 30 against Detroit, and the Warriors have posted a disappointing 5-10 record during his current injury stint, with an overall mark of 9-17 when he’s unavailable this season.
The team’s struggles continued Tuesday night with a 130-124 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls at home, marking their third consecutive defeat and fifth loss in their last six outings.
