Overview
- Stephen Curry completed a medically cleared five-on-five scrimmage Tuesday, his first live work in two months and the key step toward a return from right-knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and a bone bruise.
- Coach Steve Kerr ruled Curry out for Wednesday and labeled him doubtful for Thursday, saying the team will evaluate his knee’s response day by day after each live session.
- Multiple outlets report Curry and the Warriors are targeting Sunday at home against the Rockets for a possible return, though he has not been officially cleared for game action.
- Team medical chief Rick Celebrini has kept a cautious, step-by-step plan because runner’s knee and bone bruises can flare under contact, and Curry said the knee’s response has been unpredictable even after good workouts.
- Golden State is 36-39 in 10th place and hopes for a short runway before the play-in, with reporting indicating Curry is unlikely to play back-to-backs and would have about five regular-season games to tune up if he returns Sunday.