Tag: Steve Kerr

Warriors eye Porzingis debut vs Celtics as Curry’s knee setback clouds return

Kristaps Porzingis
February 2026

Golden State expect Kristaps Porzingis to debut against Boston, but Stephen Curry may miss additional time after being unable to take part in a live scrimmage due to a knee issue, with another MRI possible. Kerr said Curry was “not where he needed to be” and the team would reassess after more treatment, potentially consulting Dr. Rick Celebrini and considering additional imaging. Porzingis, acquired at the deadline in a deal involving Kuminga, has managed illness and Achilles tendonitis and is averaging 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17 games.

Curry to Miss All-Star Game With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Stephen Curry
February 2026

Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles due to ongoing right knee trouble described as patellofemoral pain syndrome. Kerr says the plan is rest now and aim to return after the break if day-to-day progress holds. Curry left a game on Jan. 30 with the sore knee and later had an MRI, then missed multiple games. The update also notes Golden State is without Butler after ACL surgery, compounding availability issues heading into the post-break schedule.

Curry and Green Sit at Minnesota as Warriors Injury List Grows

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green
January 2026

Curry and Green were held out of a loss to the Timberwolves due to knee soreness and a back issue, adding to a depleted rotation already missing Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga. Kerr said Curry’s knee worsened enough Monday morning to rule him out, with optimism both could return next game, while the broader context is a compressed schedule and multiple key injuries.

Warriors Await MRI on Kuminga After Ankle and Knee Scare During Mavericks Loss

Jonathan Kuminga
January 2026

Kuminga injured his left ankle and knee on a drive against Dallas and will undergo imaging, adding uncertainty to Golden State’s rotation after Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. Kuminga stayed in briefly after the incident, then exited and did not return; Kerr confirmed an MRI while noting Kuminga had just re-entered the rotation after a month out, prompted by Butler’s injury.

Jimmy Butler Torn ACL Ends Season as Kerr Plans Rotation Experiments and Leans on Depth

Jimmy Butler
January 2026

Butler suffered a season-ending right ACL tear and will need surgery, forcing the Warriors to adjust rotations while trying to maintain momentum from a strong stretch of form. He landed awkwardly after contact, MRI confirmed the tear, and Kerr said the group will adapt by testing lineups, potentially reintroducing Kuminga, and leaning more on Horford, Melton, and developing bench pieces to cover Butler’s two-way impact.

Jimmy Butler MRI Confirms ACL Tear, Season in Doubt

Jimmy Butler
January 2026

Butler suffered a right knee injury against Miami and an MRI reportedly confirmed an ACL tear, putting the rest of his season in jeopardy. He landed awkwardly after contact in the paint, could not put weight on the leg and needed help off the court; Kerr said the team was subdued awaiting results, while reports later indicated the imaging confirmed the ligament injury.

Wiggins Gets Tribute on Return to Chase Center With Heat

Andrew Wiggins
January 2026

Wiggins returned to Chase Center with Miami and received a warm ovation and tribute after his long Warriors spell and 2022 title contribution. He shared a pregame moment with Curry, was acknowledged by the crowd and video board, and Kerr highlighted the emotional whiplash of NBA business after close locker-room bonds are disrupted by trades.

Steve Kerr Says His Mother Was “Horrified” By His Ejection

Steve Kerr
January 2026

Kerr said his 91-year-old mother was upset by his ejection after he received two technicals during a one-point loss to the Clippers. Kerr explained the scene looked worse than it was, with players holding him back. Curry backed the spark it gave the team, while Rivers joked Kerr acted badly and shared a similar story.

Kerr renews gun-control plea after Brown University shooting

Steve Kerr
December 2025

Steve Kerr again used his pre-game platform to call for common-sense gun reforms after two people were killed and nine wounded at Brown University, lamenting that seven years on from his Parkland comments he is still speaking about mass shootings that could be reduced with political will. Drawing on his own family’s experience of gun violence, Kerr stressed most U.S. gun owners are responsible but argued a majority of Americans back tighter laws, urging people of all parties to imagine losing a loved one and to pressure representatives by saying “enough” rather than tuning out yet another tragedy.

Curry drops 39 on return but Warriors fall again to shorthanded opponent

Stephen Curry
December 2025

Stephen Curry marked his return from a left quad injury with 39 points, five assists and five rebounds in 32 minutes against Minnesota, but his individual fireworks could not prevent the Warriors slipping to a 127-120 home defeat that dropped them back to .500. Before tip off Curry thrilled fans by drilling a roughly 100 foot tunnel shot, then said afterward he felt like himself again, while Steve Kerr bemoaned poor transition defense and noted Golden State keep losing to shorthanded opponents despite their star guard’s production.

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