Curry's absence significantly impacts the Warriors' playoff push. They are currently 31-29, planted in the eighth seed and appear destined for the Play-In tournament. Curry has repeatedly stated a desire behind the scenes to find his way back onto the court to push the Warriors into a playoff series.

However, hurdles remain before he can get clearance. Kristaps Porzingis, the team's trade deadline acquisition, has missed four consecutive games with an illness and only played 17 minutes since the transaction. Curry's co-star, Jimmy Butler, tore his ACL in January and is out for the season, further weakening the team's frontcourt depth during this critical period.