Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, sidelined since January 30 with runner's knee, expressed confidence in returning this season during individual workouts, following the team's fifth straight loss to the New York Knicks. The Warriors (32-35) cling to ninth in the West with 14 games left.
In a follow-up to the March extension of his absence, Stephen Curry told The Athletic's Nick Friedell after Sunday's 110-107 loss to the Knicks: 'That's not who we are. If we have stuff to play for, we play. So, I'm working to get back.' The Warriors, one game ahead of 10th-place Portland, face Washington next amid seven losses in their last eight.
The team is battered by injuries: Moses Moody (sprained right wrist since March 2), Draymond Green (back soreness), De'Anthony Melton (left knee), and trade acquisition Kristaps Porziņģis (illness recovery). Recent additions like Omer Yurtseven (10-day contract) have helped, but others were hurt in Friday's 127-117 loss to Minnesota, including Al Horford (calf), Seth Curry (adductor), and Quentin Post (ankle). Jimmy Butler remains out for the season with a torn ACL.
Coach Steve Kerr called his squad 'as beaten up as any team I can ever remember.' Curry, trending positively per Kerr, prioritizes safety: 'Can I play safely, be myself out there and not put myself in danger short term or long term?' He affirmed a 'for sure' chance of return if healthy.
