Golden State Warriors manage Stephen Curry amid lingering knee concerns
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 3:03 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry enters the 2026-27 season with ongoing management requirements for a knee issue sustained last year. While the 38-year-old is currently listed as healthy, team officials and medical staff are expected to prioritize caution following an injury that sidelined him for 27 games last season. NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Monte Poole suggests the recurring nature of the injury may require long-term maintenance throughout the upcoming schedule. Despite speculation regarding his career longevity and potential trade interest from other clubs, Curry has dismissed rumors about requesting a departure from the team. His wife, Ayesha Curry, indicated that the player remains focused on his preparation and hinted at future developments involving the veteran guard. Curry expressed optimism about his ability to participate in at least 70 games during the season ahead.
- •Stephen Curry is listed as healthy for the start of the 2026-27 season.
- •Medical staff will implement a management plan to address lingering knee concerns.
- •Curry missed 27 games last season due to the knee injury.
- •The 38-year-old guard denied rumors about seeking a trade to another franchise.
- •Curry expects to play at least 70 games in the upcoming campaign.
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Get Stephen Curry Knee Update With 70-Game Projection
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"Stephen Curry is entering his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors coming off a year defined more by absences than production. A tough case of runner’s knee kept him sidelined for more than two months last season. It limited him to just 43 games, his third-fewest total outside of the shortened 2019-20 and 2011-12 […] The post Warriors Get Concerning Stephen Curry Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Golden State Warriors are lucky that Stephen Curry hasn’t dealt with a serious knee issue in his career. Earlier in his career, Curry was plagued by ankle injuries, limiting him to 180 games in his first three seasons. However, the star guard overcame the injuries, and it kick-started the Warriors’ dynasty. Last season, Curry [...]
"Stephen Curry’s knee still requires management, but Monte Poole says the Warriors star believes he can play 70-plus games this season. The post Warriors Get Stephen Curry Knee Update With 70-Game Projection appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 3:03 AMWarriors Get Stephen Curry Knee Update With 70-Game Projection
Stephen Curry’s knee still requires management, but Monte Poole says the Warriors star believes he can play 70-plus games this season. The post Warriors Get Stephen Curry Knee Update With 70-Game Projection appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 6:21 PMWarriors' Steph Curry reportedly battling concerning injury with contract extension on the horizon
Steph Curry missed a lot of time with a knee injury last season. The same knee has been tabbed as concerning as of late, bringing Curry's health as the progresses into the spotlight.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 10:45 AMWarriors Get Concerning Stephen Curry Injury Update
Stephen Curry is entering his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors coming off a year defined more by absences than production. A tough case of runner’s knee kept him sidelined for more than two months last season. It limited him to just 43 games, his third-fewest total outside of the shortened 2019-20 and 2011-12 […] The post Warriors Get Concerning Stephen Curry Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:23 AMStephen Curry Faces Troubling Knee Concern as Warriors Star May Never Be ‘100%’ Again
The Golden State Warriors are lucky that Stephen Curry hasn’t dealt with a serious knee issue in his career. Earlier in his career, Curry was plagued by ankle injuries, limiting him to 180 games in his first three seasons. However, the star guard overcame the injuries, and it kick-started the Warriors’ dynasty. Last season, Curry [...]
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