Stephen Curry will miss the Warriors' next two games, but Golden State plans to move him into live-contact practice as part of his return from a right knee issue.
What happened
ESPN reported on March 21, 2026 that the Warriors ruled Curry out for games at Atlanta on Saturday and at Dallas on Monday. That will extend his absence to 22 games.
The report says Curry has been sidelined since Jan. 30 with patellofemoral pain syndrome, also called runner's knee. ESPN described the condition as swelling and pain around the kneecap.
Next step in his return
According to ESPN, Curry was scheduled to scrimmage Sunday morning in Atlanta in a five-on-five setting with coaches and backup players. Coach Steve Kerr called that session a major checkpoint before deciding when Curry can return.
The Warriors then face the Nets on Wednesday and the Wizards on Friday in San Francisco.
Why this matters for Golden State
ESPN said Golden State has gone 6-14 without Curry and has lost seven of its past eight games, dropping to 10th in the Western Conference standings. Kerr said the team has accepted that it is in the play-in bracket and believes the Warriors can still play their way into the playoffs if Curry is ready in April.