Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry took a significant step toward his return by participating in a full five-on-five scrimmage during Tuesday’s practice, marking the first time he has engaged in such activity since sustaining a knee injury.
The 38-year-old guard, who has missed 25 straight games, received medical clearance to join team drills, a development that offers hope amid a prolonged recovery. Curry has been sidelined since January 30 with patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly referred to as runner’s knee. The issue first arose during an individual workout in Minneapolis on January 24, leading to multiple setbacks that derailed earlier return plans following the All-Star break.
Team updates earlier in the week indicated good progress, with Curry set for incorporation into live action and practices in the coming days. Prior evaluations, including one on March 21, confirmed he would miss additional games—such as those against Atlanta and Dallas—before further checks upon returning home. By March 27, reports noted another delay, but Tuesday’s session represented the largest advancement yet, as he competed fully with teammates.
This comes at a critical juncture for the Warriors, who sit at No. 10 in the Western Conference with a 33-37 record, fighting for play-in tournament positioning. Curry’s absence has tested the team’s depth, though he remains a dominant force when healthy, averaging 27.2 points, 4.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game across 39 appearances this season on efficient shooting splits of 46.8 percent from the field, 39.1 percent from three and 93.1 percent from the line. His 12th All-Star selection underscores his enduring impact.
Breaking: Stephen Curry has set a goal to return for the Warriors on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, per @ShamsCharania.
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