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Stephen Curry Returns After Knee Injury to Boost Warriors

4/15/2026

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors described his right knee injury at a news conference ahead of his return after missing 27 games, calling it 'runner's knee'.
He initially expected a quick recovery but has progressed to 5-on-5 scrimmaging.
The Warriors went 9-18 without him and sit 10th in the Western Conference, and Curry is set to play against the Houston Rockets to help secure a playoff spot.

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors described his right knee injury at a news conference ahead of his return after missing 27 games, calling it 'runner's knee'.
He initially expected a quick recovery but has progressed to 5-on-5 scrimmaging.
The Warriors went 9-18 without him and sit 10th in the Western Conference, and Curry is set to play against the Houston Rockets to help secure a playoff spot.