Steve Kerr: No conversation of drop-dead date for shutting Steph Curry down for season
SAN FRANCISCO — A day after Steph Curry’s absence was prolonged no less than one other 10 days, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made it clear Thursday that there have been no inside discussions a couple of potential drop-dead date for shutting down the star guard for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
“No,” Kerr mentioned after Thursday’s observe. “That hasn’t been a conversation.”
The Warriors mentioned Wednesday that Curry, who hasn’t performed since Jan. 30 as a result of of a lingering runner’s knee harm, was making “good progress” in his rehab, however would be out for at least another 10 days earlier than being re-evaluated once more. Curry, who turns 38 Saturday, has missed the final 15 video games and is now on monitor to overlook no less than six extra.
Kerr sounded hopeful Thursday that Curry was placing collectively strong exercises in his rehab course of, nevertheless it stays unclear when, or if, Curry will play once more this season. Kerr mentioned Curry has solely accomplished particular person on-court exercises with VP of participant well being and efficiency Rick Celebrini and assistant coach Bruce Fraser, and has but to do work with the crew.
“He did get on the court today, which is good,” Kerr mentioned.
The Warriors, who come into Thursday’s sport with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 32-33 report, have 17 video games left within the common season and at the moment sit in ninth place within the Western Conference.
“The biggest thing is, ‘Is he trending in the right direction?’” Kerr mentioned. “And the answer’s yes. Talking to Rick today, he was encouraged with today’s work. We just have to continue the buildup at a measured pace because we don’t want any setbacks. So we’ll continue to be careful, and Rick will lead the effort, obviously. And he’ll be back when he’s back.”
As the Warriors wait for Curry’s return, they accomplish that with out swingman Moses Moody. Moody has missed 4 straight video games as a result of of a sprained wrist, and Kerr mentioned he’ll stay out for a couple of extra video games. Kerr is hopeful that Moody will have the ability to return sooner or later on the Warriors’ upcoming six-game East Coast street journey.
Big man Kristaps Porzingis went by way of Thursday’s observe and is on monitor to play Friday towards the Timberwolves. Kerr mentioned it stays to be seen if Porzingis will play on each side of any of the Warriors’ three remaining units of back-to-back video games.
“We’ll cross that bridge when we get to it,” Kerr mentioned.
