Stephen Curry's potential Warriors return may coincide with major grudge matchup

Jan 17, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during warmups before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images | John Hefti-Imagn ImagesThe Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday that Stephen Curry was progressing from his runner's knee injury, but that he'll remain out for another 10 days that features Friday's meeting with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the first four of the team's six-game road-trip.

That means the absolute first time we could see Curry again will come in Atlanta on March 21, potentially coinciding with Jonathan Kuminga's first matchup against the Warriors…