Warriors' Stephen Curry Remains Sidelined After Knee MRI

Stephen Curry will remain sidelined after the All-Star break with a knee issue. An MRI found no structural damage, but he is dealing with "persistent pain and swelling" and will be re-evaluated in 10 days. He already missed five games and the All-Star Game after exiting the Jan. 30 loss to Detroit with what was called "runner's knee," and he will be ineligible for postseason awards after falling short of the 65-game requirement. Merlin sees a delicate crossroads. At 37 Curry still averages 27.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting, but his absence forces Draymond Green to carry more and pushes Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton into leading roles. Golden State must protect his recovery while staying competitive, because the timeline remains unclear.