Stephen Curry ruled out of five more Warriors games with knee injury
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss at least the next five games with a persistent right knee issue, the team has announced.
The franchise confirmed that the two-time MVP will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
He is set to miss upcoming fixtures against the LA Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls.
Curry has already been absent for the previous 10 matches, with the team winning just four times during that stretch.
‘Unpredictable’ healing process
“This is a weird one,” Curry told ESPN regarding the recovery process.
“It’s kind of unpredictable how it’ll heal.”
The injury is officially listed as patellofemoral pain syndrome, often referred to as “runner’s knee”, which causes swelling around the kneecap.
Golden State had initially hoped for a return following the All-Star break, but the point guard suffered a setback during a workout.
Consequently, the medical staff shut down his on-court activities for a 10-day period.
While he has been observed performing weight-bearing squats, the 35-year-old has not yet been cleared to return to full practice.
Play-in concerns for Golden State
“It’s going to be a little longer,” Curry admitted.
“Right now, with this one, it’s about each day, can you stack good days? I’ve done that.”
The Warriors currently sit eighth in the Western Conference with a 31-29 record following Saturday’s defeat.
They appear destined for the Play-In tournament, though their talisman remains eager to return for a post-season push.
“Once I get back on the court, it’s a little bit of a pain tolerance thing,” he added.
“But it’s just something you don’t want lingering because it can get worse.”
The roster issues are compounded by the absence of co-star Jimmy Butler, who has been ruled out for the season after tearing his ACL in January.
Recent trade acquisition Kristaps Porzingis has also missed four straight games due to illness, playing only 17 minutes since his arrival.