Overview
- Curry, who multiple outlets reported Friday is expected to be cleared for Sunday against Houston, would end a 27-game absence.
- He sat out since late January with patellofemoral pain syndrome and a right-knee bone bruise, and two full five-on-five scrimmages this week drew positive reviews from team staff.
- The Warriors plan to limit his minutes on return and do not expect him to play all five remaining regular-season games, including skipping a late back-to-back.
- Golden State is 36-41 in 10th place with a Play-In berth secured, so the late return offers a short runway to rebuild timing before mid-April.
- Opinion pieces, including CBS Sports, question the upside of playing him due to reinjury risk and potential lottery odds, even as separate reporting highlights the team’s aggressive pursuit of star upgrades.