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Curry Eyes Comeback as Warriors Struggle Without Him

3/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has been sidelined for nearly seven weeks with a right knee injury described as "runner's knee," and a comeback is eyed by the end of March.
Curry has begun on-court workouts and is ramping up his conditioning.
The Warriors are ninth in the Western Conference and have gone 6-12 without him.
Curry is set to be re-evaluated on March 21.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, the NBA introduced new injury management practices in response to a significant rise in player injuries, with about 20% of players affected each season. This shift aimed to enhance player health and performance, a challenge still evident today as Stephen Curry's knee injury impacts the Golden State Warriors, who currently hold a 6-12 record, highlighting the ongoing importance of effective rehabilitation strategies.

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Story summary

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has been sidelined for nearly seven weeks with a right knee injury described as "runner's knee," and a comeback is eyed by the end of March.
Curry has begun on-court workouts and is ramping up his conditioning.
The Warriors are ninth in the Western Conference and have gone 6-12 without him.
Curry is set to be re-evaluated on March 21.

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