MRI shows no structural damage in Stephen Curry’s right knee, but pain persists
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SAN FRANCISCO — An MRI performed within the past 24 hours on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry revealed no structural issues in his right knee, but ongoing pain and swelling will keep him out of Thursday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, according to sources.
The Warriors have diagnosed the problem as patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly called “runner’s knee.” The team has not provided a target date for Curry’s return.
Head coach Steve Kerr had hoped the All-Star break would reduce the inflammation enough for Curry to receive clearance this week. However, the two-time MVP reported discomfort when he arrived at the team facility Wednesday night and opted against participating in a planned full-speed scrimmage.
“Just wasn’t where he needed to be,” Kerr said. “It’s unfortunate.”
Curry, 37, sat out the Warriors’ final five games before the break after the knee first flared during an individual workout on Jan. 24 in Minneapolis. He tried to play through the issue for several contests before the medical staff shut him down.
“We’ve got to be certain. He’s got to be certain,” Kerr said. “It is a little nebulous, but that’s the nature of the injury.”
Speaking to ESPN on Feb. 5, Curry said the knee was “trending in the right direction” but emphasized the need to eliminate swelling before returning to game action. “If I come back too early, it could flare up,” he noted at the time.
The Warriors resume their schedule Thursday against Boston without a clear timetable for when their leading scorer will rejoin the lineup.
Source: ESPN
