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Steph Curry sets target date for his return from injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Apr 1, 2026 4:59 PM ET

Steph Curry appears determined to try to come back for the Golden State Warriors before the end of the season.

Curry is targeting the Warriors’ home game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday for a return, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. However, Curry still has to make it through five-on-five scrimmages this week without any issues before he can be fully cleared to play.

Curry’s return this season had not been a guarantee and still isn’t. He will miss his 26th consecutive game Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs due to his lingering knee problem, and has not played since Jan. 30.

However, Golden State has been consistently determined to get him back in the lineup this season.

Reporting for NBA Today — Stephen Curry has set a goal to return for the Golden State Warriors on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, with the next few days as a vital period to receive clearance: pic.twitter.com/GdDVBIIkDS
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 1, 2026

The Warriors managed to hang around without Curry and have clinched a berth in the play-in tournament, likely as the No. 10 seed barring a late win streak. They aren’t considered likely to stage a lengthy playoff run, but having Curry available would at least give them more of a chance.

The Warriors enter play Wednesday at 36-39, but are 23-16 in games Curry has played in this season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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