Overview
- Stephen Curry was ruled out for the first post‑All‑Star game against Boston after reporting his right knee wasn’t ready for a live scrimmage.
- Coach Steve Kerr said Curry’s right patellofemoral pain syndrome could prompt further evaluation, including a possible MRI, and no return date is set.
- Kristaps Porzingis made his Warriors debut after practicing and scrimmaging during the break and is being limited to short bursts and relatively few minutes.
- Golden State acquired Porzingis from the Hawks for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to add frontcourt scoring and rim protection following major injuries.
- The Warriors are 29-26 and eighth in the West, making the pace of Porzingis’ integration and Curry’s recovery critical to their playoff positioning.