The Golden State Warriors have clinched a spot in the NBA play-in tournament for the third consecutive year, following the Houston Rockets’ victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. However, the team’s postseason ambitions face uncertainty due to the ongoing injury of star guard Steph Curry.
Curry remains sidelined with a right knee injury and has yet to receive a definitive timeline for his return. Head coach Steve Kerr has emphasized caution, indicating that the team is unwilling to rush the 12-time All-Star back just for the play-in games. This approach raises the possibility that the 38-year-old could miss the remainder of the season if he is not fully recovered.
The Warriors expect to reassess Curry’s knee later this week, with the evaluation results likely to influence their strategy for the final stretch of the season and their postseason push.
As of Sunday, Golden State held a 36-38 record, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. With only seven regular-season games remaining, the opportunity for Curry to return is rapidly diminishing. Their upcoming game against the San Antonio Spurs, who feature rising star Victor Wembanyama, will be played without clarity on Curry’s availability.
This season has been marred by injuries for Curry, who has appeared in just 39 games during the 2025-26 campaign. Despite limited playtime, he has maintained impressive averages of 27.2 points per game on 46.8% shooting, along with 4.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 4.5 three-pointers made per game at a 39.1% clip.
With the play-in tournament approaching, the Warriors face a pivotal decision that could ultimately determine whether their season extends into the playoffs or ends prematurely.
