{"id":378542,"date":"2026-04-06T22:04:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/378542\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:04:09","slug":"stephen-curry-injury-update-warriors-vs-kings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/378542\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen Curry Injury Update Warriors vs Kings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Stephen Curry reacts during his return for the Golden State Warriors after a 27-game absence due to a knee injury.<\/p>\n

The Golden State Warriors<\/a> are expected to have Stephen Curry<\/a> available again Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings<\/a>, with the star guard listed as probable on the latest NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The designation follows Curry\u2019s long-awaited return Sunday after a 27-game absence due to a right knee injury, providing a significant boost for a Warriors team fighting to stay competitive in the final stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n

Stephen Curry Delivers 29 Points in Return vs Rockets\"Stephen<\/p>\n

GettyStephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors lays up a shot against Jae\u2019Sean Tate<\/a> of the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Chase Center on April 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

Curry wasted little time making an impact in his return, finishing with 29 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including 5-of-10 from three-point range, in 26 minutes during a 117-116 loss to the Houston Rockets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Coming off the bench for the first time in a regular-season game since 2012, Curry gradually worked his way into rhythm after a slow start.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst run was rough,\u201d Curry said<\/a>. \u201cSecond run was great.\u201d<\/p>\n

He scored 11 points in both the third and fourth quarters, nearly capping his return with a game-winning 30-foot attempt at the buzzer that missed long.<\/p>\n

\u201cLooked great when it left his hands,\u201d Kevin Durant<\/a> said<\/a>. \u201cI was a little nervous seeing that ball in the air.\u201d<\/p>\n

Warriors Managing Stephen Curry\u2019s Minutes After Injury Return<\/p>\n

The Warriors are expected to continue managing Curry\u2019s workload as he returns from what he described as a \u201crunner\u2019s knee,\u201d a condition involving persistent pain and swelling.<\/p>\n

Curry played 26 minutes in his return, slightly above the initial target of around 24 minutes, and indicated he expects a similar workload against Sacramento.<\/p>\n

\u201cGot to be smart and do the right thing for the right reasons,\u201d Curry said. \u201cAll I\u2019m looking forward to is Tuesday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Head coach Steve Kerr emphasized a cautious approach, noting the injury remains \u201cunpredictable\u201d despite no structural damage.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to manage it accordingly,\u201d Kerr said<\/a>. \u201cFirst game back, he\u2019s not playing 48 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Warriors Playoff Scenario With Stephen Curry Back<\/p>\n

The Warriors enter Tuesday\u2019s matchup at 36-42, putting them in position to finish as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference and secure a spot in the play-in tournament.<\/p>\n

Golden State has four games remaining in the regular season and is expected to rely heavily on Curry as it attempts to regain momentum.<\/p>\n

The team went 13-25 without Curry this season, underscoring his importance to both their offensive production and overall competitiveness.<\/p>\n

If the standings hold, the Warriors will face a do-or-die play-in scenario, likely needing to win two games to advance into the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Stephen Curry\u2019s Return Changes Golden State\u2019s Outlook<\/p>\n

Curry\u2019s presence immediately changes the Warriors\u2019 ceiling, even with minutes restrictions still in place.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can just feel it,\u201d Kerr said. \u201cWe\u2019re back in the mix. We\u2019re back in the fight with Steph. \u2026 He changes everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Warriors are also expected to regain additional frontcourt depth soon, with veteran center Al Horford<\/a> nearing a return from a calf strain.<\/p>\n

With Curry back in the lineup, Golden State is aiming to reestablish rhythm quickly as the postseason approaches \u2014 starting with Tuesday\u2019s game against Sacramento.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tAlder Almo<\/a> is a veteran NBA reporter for Heavy.com, covering the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He brings over 20 years of experience across local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Originally from the Philippines, he is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. More about Alder Almo<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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