It’s been more than six weeks since Stephen Curry has been able to play basketball, but he remains determined not to give up on this season, writes Nick Friedell of The Athletic. After the reeling Warriors lost Sunday night at New York, Curry talked to Friedell about the runner’s knee condition that he’s experiencing and addressed whether he has considered being shut down.
“That’s not who we are,” he said. “If we have stuff to play for, we play. So, I’m working to get back.”
Curry has been out of action since the injury forced him to leave a game against Detroit on January 30. He was recently able to resume individual workouts, but no date has been set for a potential return. The team announced last Wednesday that Curry’s absence would stretch for at least 10 more days.
Curry, who turned 38 over the weekend, acknowledged that many fans are advising him to take the safe approach and rest his knee in preparation for next season.
“I know we’re depleted, but the idea of my injury is just getting information by the day of, ‘Can I play safely? Be myself out there and not put myself in danger short term or long term?’ And then, we still have stuff to play for,” Curry said. “We’d love to see guys in a playoff series and take a swing. Hopefully, see this team that’s currently constructed healthy for a stretch to learn as much as we can and compete. That’s who we are.”
Curry accompanied the Warriors on their current road trip, which has five more stops over the next seven days, including tonight’s game at Washington. Even at 32-35, there’s little danger of falling out of the play-in race, which lessens the urgency to get Curry back on the court right away. However, there is a concern about dropping behind Portland into 10th place, which would mean having to win two games on the road to advance to the playoffs.
Coach Steve Kerr addressed Curry’s condition in a session with reporters before Sunday’s game, saying he “continues to trend in the right direction,” but uncertainty remains over how the knee will respond to treatment. Kerr added that he misses having his star player available.
“Of course,” he said. “I’m the luckiest coach in the league to coach him and to watch him play. Just an incredible athlete. The grace, the ability, the charisma; he’s just one of one. This is the longest stretch I can remember being without him since — I think it was 2020, when he missed basically the whole season. So, we miss him. We miss watching him.”
In the words of Jim Valvano… “Don’t give up… Don’t ever give up.”
No worries Steph. We’ve given up on the make-up of your team.
If the injury happened earlier the warriors could have tank sooner and got into the top 5 draft picks. Instead too many teams are tanking so it will be 10th or 11th.
What are they going to do with his contract this offseason?? That’s the biggest question to all of them.
I wonder if there’s a particular player who would come to the Warriors and they need an extra 5 million? Would Curry offer it up?
As a general thing without having a target, I don’t think it happens. There’s too much on the line with a big salary.
Not only the prestige and all the rest of it among his peers, but financially California tax eats a big chunk with the fed, maybe half?
So 60 suddenly becomes “only” 30 before you even see it !!
You can’t expect a guy to just give up several million dollars like that. Heck $5 million is a house and a very nice house.
I think the California tax bite for athletes is overblown. The Angels and Dodgers have always been able to hand out big contracts.
I would agree, prob overblown, but I believe CA taxes are part of why the Dodgers athletes are willing to defer so much money. Collect your check once you leave the state
Well it’s probably a little less considering most athletes have to pay a jock tax where they play their games. Plus he has a ton of other ventures. I think mostly because the agents push for max salary (they get a lovely cut) and the NBAPA pushes for players to make the most they can.
His income has been reported to be around $150-200M these past few years according to various outlets.
Only way Curry gets traded if he request the team to trade him which it sounds like he will never do.
why would they have to ANYTHING regarding his contract, michol? that’s the biggest question.
Pay him. Why would there be any question?
AND he has a contract for 26-27…..mchole
So you expect Warriors and Curry to go into the next season without the extension?? It will tell us a lot about what Warriors and Curry is thinking.
1. No extension and play the yr out with uncertainty
2. 1 yr max extension
3. 2 yr max extension
4. $5m discount 1-2 yr extension like KD and Lebron
5. Multi yr 50% discount extension with lifetime post career contract. Dirk and Duncan comes to mind.
Thia decision will soet of give us some indication which direction Warriors are headed. Thus, it’s the biggest question, no???
My bet is they will do something for sure, prolly boring 1 yr max wxtension which means we repeat last couple seasons again.
Why do they need to do an extension before the season?
We’re counting on Milwaukee and Chicago to win some ball games.
Warriors need to lose the rest of the way. 9th pick is the reward for running out Cryer and Leon and Williams and Yurtseven.
The Warriors -arent- tanking, they are injured. Big difference. They are a top 4 team if healthy, everyone knows it. They were about to go to the WCF last year before Steph’s injury. They still are an elite team. Who will be in this year’s postseason. Who many of you are saying should “forfeit the play-in” because they hate Steph and GSW so much. Just insanity tbh. If GSW can get Steph back with 1-5 games left in the regluar season, then that is the official gauntlet to Curry: win a title from the 10 seed.
Getting a nice draft pick won’t even matter if Kerr will only play 6’2″ guys. I mean I guess they can get a decent pick then trade them for someone Kerr will actually play…or, yknow, get rid of the cancer that is causing them to lose in the first place.
A better coach would have won vs the Knicks. Kerr did not keep them guessing long enough. It was a trap game and the Dubs could have stolen it so easily.
Draft picks matter in trades man. I don’t hate curry either but I definitely think they should bow out and plan for next season.
But they can’t “bow out”, they are literally locked into the minimum 10 seed. They actually are the 9 seed right now. I truly do not understand this take. Stop burying them while they are still very much alive.
If they lose the first game as the 10 seed they’re done, yes? That would be bowing out.
You don’t have to understand my take if you don’t want to. I’m just saying what I would want my team to do in that situation.
It always seems to about Davey. Rushing Curry back would do more harm to his career going forward. If they have to shut him down, so be it. There is always next year.
The plan from GSW perspective is: try and get Curry a ring from the play-in. This way, none of these regular season games matter aside from being learning experiences for Podz and Gui.
Gotta love Gui Santos standing up and proving he belongs in this league. Kerr has not bought him along like he has Podz, this is his first real run of meaningful basketball and he is showing out. He is underdeveloped but right now is what he needed to show people who he is.
Podz in his last 16 games has 6 games of a + game score and 10 games of a – score. Yet he gets allll the minutes he wants. If only Kerr had that policy with Kuminga, GSW would be in the top 6 right now.
Davey it would mean winning 2 play in games and beating a well rested and injury free OKC team just to make the 2nd round. that is an impossible task with about a .5% possibility of happening. Combine that with you don’t know if Curry’s knee acn hold up or KP being healthy to play.
Easy money.
Easy money for OKC. Free throw Merchants in 4 games.
Davey Podz is one of your young talents. He has a future lol. It’s his third year. Takes 3-5 yrs to really show. All young players go thru growing pains. Some take longer. Imo has to improve his passing. He’s coming along
Al, I agree, Podz has a future in this league – just not on a team with Steph Curry, who’s style of play Podz’s style directly flies in the face of. We talk about “system players” – Podz is the OPPOSITE of the Warriors system. If this was not true, the Warriors would have gone after Russell Westbrook when he was available, but they never have…because Russ is the opposite of GSW’s system…
Also, a lot of people let the Mavs have it for intentionally tanking the last few games of the season so they could keep their pick vs make the play-in (correct decision as it was, albeit with a heavy dose of luck). Seems like a bit of a double-standard to want the Warriors to tank a season that isn’t yet over either.
And 9th, 10th, 11th…none of that really matters. As per usual, you just have to hit on your picks. Talent to be had throughout the first round. If the Warriors miss it’s more likely to be due to bad scouting/front office work.
The only exception is if there’s a guy the team absolutely loves and is likely to go around 9; maybe you have to consider it then.
Agreed with all of those points, SheaGoodbye.
last night how many 1st round picks played? 1 That should blow your mind a team of 2nd rounders and undrfated almost beat a top 4 team in the east. Think of what MDJ can do with a pick if it falls in the top 10. Podz was his only 1st round pick and he did a good job on somebody nobody knew about. look at the 2nd rounders he drafted Santos, Richards, and Post. have faith he picks in top 10 warriors will get a solid player that will be a starter.
I was a big supporter of MJD until he signed Melton, Seth Curry, Pat Spencer and GP2 to be on the same team as Steph, Podz and Richard. That is too small a team.
Will Richard, Post and Podz were great picks (although Richard was acquired not drafted). I think after seeing how Kerr singlehandedly decided to destroy Kuminga’s career for no reason, MDJ went small just because he knew Kerr would at least play these players MDJ acquired. Once again, Kerr is a disaster and a cancer to the Warriors and has 100% been this way since 2023 (and some would argue since 2015).
let’s break those signings down. melton was a good signing for how little they had to spend. Seth was to make Curry happy, Spencer was because a 15th space was available and he signed for cheap. KP if healthy you see what he can do tonight. pair him with Curry you would have the 2nd scorer to replace Butler. MDJ was handed a tough job so warriors need to hang on to draft picks and let him do his magic.
KP acquisition I have no problem with, it just seems like so many commenters here want so badly to “he is cooked” to happen, same with Steph. Its just plain wrong, it’s pure wishcasting and it’s also annoying, I mean yall sound insane when you say “the Warriors should tank even though they can’t finish lower than 10th” and “GSW should forfeit the play-in game”. Like, they aren’t doing any rebuilding, there’s a great chance they pick someone then trade them for Trey Murphy III.
They are stuck where they are either 9th or 10th seed. They can’t go any lower or higher
There’s 15 games left, 7 are tough but not impossible. They could win all 15 and end up with 48 wins, which likely will land in the 4-8 spot. It’s not completely impossible.
Only the dubs guys can find away to have fomo over both playoffs and a top draft pick. There’s always an excuse lmao
Come on Bonercat being a kings fan you should avoid taliing about draft picks. traded prosper for cash? That was dumb. taker Cart with the 13th pick another bad move. Kings have been very bad at drafting then trading players for nothing.
“ The Warriors weren’t just short-handed. They were short an entire lineup. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler III, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Seth Curry were all out.
Their starting lineup resembled a G-League outfit — Malevy Leons, Gui Santos, Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard and Post.”
— This is the NY media lols. Amusing
If there is anyone who can prepare for the Warriors. It should be coach Brown. I give the Warriors a lot of credit for showing up. This game should not have been this close.
Still there are issues on how they use Towns. And what is up with Bridges. It’s too late in season for this to be happening. Good to see Clarkson playing his role. This Knicks team should be about three scorers. Brunson, Towns, Bridges any one of them can be a leading scorer. That’s a true team. Knicks are not winning anything if they have to rely on Brunson every time the chips are down. I am not a small proponent. Last night you saw the havoc it can cause. When it’s run right. Even without its top players Warriors were in it to win it. I am just thankful Knicks won.
See Al, this is what i’m saying: add Steph to this team who is barely losing to the Thunder, Wolves and Knicks, and those losses turned to wins.
KAT is pathteic tbh. He isn’t a winner. He will never win a title in this league. Best to move on from him.
I’m not a fan of KAT either Davey.
KAT is the softest player in the league by a long way. He has had a rough life in his personal life, but on-court, he is just a 7 foot tall Kelly Oubre.
Thunder are a better D team than Knicks. Plus the health at this time of season is not what you want to see. Playing in NY is a lot different than playing anywhere else. Towns is soft not built for NY. And Bridges is too nice. I know Bridges will show up for playoffs. Towns is a drama queen. So you can’t trust him.
If i was a knicks fan I would not be happy with the play from Bridges and Towns. It was like they were not even out there.
Yeah and Towns had 17 pts and 12 reb like Magic lol.
Bridges is a concern. I believe in him more than Towns. All about the playoffs. Don’t care about the 9th seed in the West.
I respect Brunson and Hart, but aside from OG, almost all of that roster is packed with soft, lifetime losers (Clarkson, Alvarado, Robinson, Shamet) in this league.
Yeah try and be about ball. Instead of just a fanboy. You will learn and appreciated it more. Knicks have 44 wins and a gm behind Celtics. We coming for that 2nd seed. What are the Warriors playing for lol. Next year.
Yall ain’t catching Boston lol
Knicks are mid, Al. You do know ball, and I agree Brunson and Hart are very good, but the rest of your roster is terrible, as proven last night.
Yeah 44 wins is only proof I need. I am not worried about any team in East. My concern is will they be ready t play. Towns is second in L in reb. I guess thats luck. Knicks beat Nuggets in Denver by 40. Knicks only beat themselves. I only see an East Finals. Then we will see who tgey are.
The east is trash EXCEPT for the Celtics and Pistons.
Here’s my roster breakdown:
Brunson – elite superstar
Hart – very good secondary player, starts on every team
OG – mid, not the guy you want as your 3rd
Bridges – loser mentality, has good games though, still has the highest VORP on the team
KAT – softest player in the NBA. Yeah Al, he leads in total rebounds, he also leads in fouls. He has been healthy, I guess that’s one thing. I can confidently say he will never win a ring in this league
Clarkson – one of the worst regular players in the league imo VORP backs it up too
Robinson – backup C, not really a starter in this league
McBride – t00 small
Alvarado – too small
Kolek – too small
Shamet – 15th man filler
Warriors had a guy out of the league as their back up center. Post a 2nd year center out played Towns so you should be concerned.
I’ve been concerned since the day we got him. You really think I need to know. Rooting for Knicks and guys like Towns. Is an acquired taste. Takes understanding and knowing the game. The stretch run will tell us something. I want that 2nd seed. I don’t look past the next game. You should try that lol.
Al, us Warriors fans had to do the same thing when we got Chris Paul. I knew that day he was acquired, that if he was still on the team past the deadline GSW would not be winning the title that year.
Towns is soft. But he also is dying for respect. He has a chance to earn that. All he has to do is play smart. That’s all we need. And Knicks can go far. Not that hard. Dude Knicks are a deep team. Of they all show up and play smart. They can go far.
Absolutely no shot are they even winning 1 game vs Boston or Detroit, two teams who DO have that winning mentality, who can put anyway anyone and everyone (except Steph, *smile*)
Warriors are 32–35. Blazers are 32–36.
Clippers are a better team right now. With a full squad.
They are 34–33 and playing better. With 15 gms to go. Warriors would need Steph and KP to make a run. I mean if they are healthy then you go for it. I am sure they want to see how they play together. Even if they win the play-in. They are not beating the Thunder. But a healthy Warriors team can judge themselves against the best. And come back next year. Ready to compete with a full team.
Kawhi is the only reason why the Clippers were winning, but he is out for weeks now. But also, this is Curry’s big test: win a title from the 10 seed. See the forest from the trees, Al.
“They are not beating the Thunder” – you sure? Thunder aren’t a big team and are weak mentally and need the refs to win. KP changes the dynamic of that series too, he can block out Chet.
Also Al, your Knicks are weak, they should have won this game by 50 points. KAT and Bridges are useless. Brunson does all the work. You love talking about GSW’s future but the Knicks aren’t in good shape right now.
I don’t talk up the Knicks like you or the wagoneers talk up the Warriors. I have always been honest about them. Even if Steph comes back. You can’t count on KP. You can believe what you want. Thunder will be back in West Finals. And Knicks will be back in East Finals. Ridges is a concern. But at least he plays D when he isn’t scoring.
There is zero chance the Knicks can pass the Celtics or Pistons. Just a lost season by the Knicks. They should tank now.
(see how it feels?)
Your full strength Knicks only beat a Warriors team by 3 with only 1 FRP active and mostly made up of 2way guys. That is pathetic. I do not respect the Knicks. Big time pretender.
Can’t wait for the Thunder to blow out the Dubs if they do make it to the playoffs.
why do you want to see that?
It’s a good show of no matter how great Steph is, their championship window has long been closed. It’s a passing of the torch at the same time from a previous dynasty to a new one if you call the Thunder one.
CBA makes it near impossible for a team to have dynasty. Curry will be somebody you will tell you grand children how great of a player he was. The end is near for many NBA stars. The new generation is now taking over.
Who cares it’s a W. Every team in NBA plays better in MSG. The Mecca. Comes with territory of playing on Knicks. I hope Knicks got the message. They lost to Mavs at MSG. Nothing new. All about the Playoffs for Knicks. Right now even with being up and down. They are among the top five teams in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Thats much better than last year. Going into playoffs.
Just remember Lendenborg lol 🤫
washed__bon r pays taxes. You want a medal. I want proof. The only thing U FUND —-
Is the misery of all that’s possible for Kings ….
washed__bon r says it ALLMAO.
It’s actually very bothersome that my taxes fund your obsession.
Westbrook, Achiuwa, Raynaud …. Do you actually watch the Kings. Cause you don’t know anything about these players. Tell me why they sit Carter down after winning game. Obsessions hmmm maybe Haagen-Dazs vanilla. Basketball is a gift. All instinct to me.
I could be wrong. But, I think bonercat lives somewhere between Sac and Reno. So, he may eat Vanilla ice cream. But, the ingredients that the ice cream is made with are practically right off the farm. Chillin on the American River, or floating on Tahoe, eating vanilla ice cream, would be amazing.
Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream — is the best. Love the Vanilla. I have walk miles after midnight to buy some lol
Calling the Knicks a pretender when they have far better odds than the warriors???
Knicks 17-1 odds
Warriors 200-1 odds
You can’t talk sense when it comes to Warriors with the superfan. Curry walks on water lol. Can’t argue with that
Curry actually IS that good!!
Everyone else except Wemby is fake!!
And Steph beat Wemby in a b2b this year – lol!!
“Everyone else except Wemby is fake!!”
Bro what does that even mean lmao
Its some top shelf hatin, is what it is lol
LOL
I’d be curious to know if Lacob waffles at offering him another big contract. That Charlotte team is up and coming and it wouldn’t really be a stretch if he decided to play there if the Warriors want to go in a different direction.
He doesn’t want to leave the Bay Area. He is open to being a part-time player like Vince Carter.
Yeah he says that now but we’ll see how Lacob treats him. I’m hoping he stays forever but you never know.
What makes you think Lacob is going to treat him poorly?