Stephen Curry has a goal of making his return for the Golden State Warriors in the team’s Sunday game against the Houston Rockets.
Based on previous updates after practicing with the team, the Warriors’ game against the Rockets was expected to be Curry’s targeted injury return, but now, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, it’s official that the franchise star is set to get back on the court then.
Curry has missed more than two months with a knee injury for Golden State. He’s been out for the last 25 games, and likely at least two more before making his injury return against Houston on Sunday.
After Charania reported the news, the NBA world had strong reactions to the announcement.
NBA World Reacts To Steph Curry Injury Return Announcement
Speaking on NBA Today, Charania reported that Curry has a goal of coming back on Sunday. He posted that news on X, and in the replies, fans made their feelings clear on the league’s all-time three-point leader expecting to make his return over the weekend.
“The GOAT is back,” NBA 24/7 wrote.
“Sunday vs Houston with Curry back just feels like a must-watch game,” ClutchMoments | NBA News wrote.
“Sure is not April fool?” Martino_MovieVault asked.
“Wont make any difference though.. They still would get swept,” Alex Obas proclaimed.
“Curry aiming for Sunday while calling his own injury unpredictable is a precarious way to enter the final stretch,” Efe Okor wrote.
“If Stephen Curry returns Sunday, it could be huge for the Golden State Warriors against the Houston Rockets. His presence changes everything offensively and emotionally for Golden State’s playoff push,” Sultan wrote.
As seen in the responses, Curry fans and detesters were questioning everything from whether the star coming back was an April Fools joke, if it was the right move, and if the Warriors can make waves in the postseason.
However, the early overall sentiment was that Curry getting back on the court is good for the NBA, as without one of the most popular players in the league for a prolonged stretch, returning to action only makes Golden State a more worthwhile watch in the final few games of the regular season.
Stephen Curry And The Golden State Warriors This Season
GettyStephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a shot in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 04, 2025 in New York City. The Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 114-102. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
As mentioned, Curry has been out for the past 25 games, at will miss at least two more if he does in fact return on Sunday against the Rockets.
Curry is averaging 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists on 46.8% shooting from the field and 39.1% from three this season,
Golden State has gone 9-16 without Curry since he’s been sidelined with the knee injury.
Overall, the Warriors have a 36-39 record and are bound to be in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.
The team has struggled with injuries all season, most notably to Jimmy Butler, who is out for the season with a torn ACL, and most recently Moses Moody, who is also out for the year after suffering a torn patellar tendon.
The Warriors also made a move to acquire Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline while sending out Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield in the deal.
Head coach Steve Kerr had said earlier in the season that the team was a ‘fading dynasty,’ and with all the terrible injury luck, for most of the year, that has appeared to be the case.
However, despite where they are in the standings, and after a failed Giannis Antetokounmpo trade push, the Warriors are expected to be big-game hunting in the trade market once again this summer to give Curry one more shot at winning a championship.
But for now, all that matters is that Curry is eyeing an injury return on Sunday. Barring any setbacks, Golden State will finally see the franchise star return after a long absence.
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