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Porzingis Debuts for Warriors as Curry Sits With Knee Pain

Curry’s uncertain return timeline heightens the urgency of Porzingis’ careful integration.

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Feb 19, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) goes up for a dunk against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Stephen Curry was ruled out for the first post‑All‑Star game against Boston after reporting his right knee wasn’t ready for a live scrimmage.
  • Coach Steve Kerr said Curry’s right patellofemoral pain syndrome could prompt further evaluation, including a possible MRI, and no return date is set.
  • Kristaps Porzingis made his Warriors debut after practicing and scrimmaging during the break and is being limited to short bursts and relatively few minutes.
  • Golden State acquired Porzingis from the Hawks for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to add frontcourt scoring and rim protection following major injuries.
  • The Warriors are 29-26 and eighth in the West, making the pace of Porzingis’ integration and Curry’s recovery critical to their playoff positioning.