By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Stephen Curry can return to action for the Golden State Warriors by the end of March.
Following a successful on-court workout in Boston this Tuesday, the veteran guard has begun running, cutting, and absorbing light contact. Most importantly, he is no longer experiencing the persistent swelling that previously required a PRP injection, allowing him to focus on rebuilding the conditioning necessary for a return.
ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania reports that Curry is finally starting to look like his former self on the hardwood, noting that the 38-year-old from Akron, Ohio, is gaining more comfort in his right knee each day.
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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 18, 2026
Before the injury, the four-time champion was putting up elite numbers, averaging 27.2 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds over 39 appearances in the ongoing Regular Season. His presence remains the primary X-factor for a Golden State roster that has struggled significantly in his absence.
Despite this positive momentum, Curry is officially ineligible for major season-ending awards for the 2025–26 campaign. He has been disqualified under the league’s 65-game rule, which mandates a minimum participation threshold for honors such as MVP or All-NBA. Since he can no longer reach that mark, this season will be a rare instance where the legendary shooter is absent from the league’s year-end accolades.
The Warriors, led by head coach Steve Kerr, currently sit at a 33-36 record, placing them firmly in the Western Conference Play-In zone. The team finds itself in a precarious middle ground, sitting nine games away from total elimination but also nine games back from the top six seeds that offer a direct path to the Playoffs 2026.