Stephen Curry nearing return to Warriors practice as Play-In approaches

Stephen Curry is making "good progress" in recovery from a right knee runner's injury and is on track to take part in a 5-on-5 practice; the Warriors expect a Sunday workout that will guide a possible return later this week.

Stephen Curry is getting closer to returning to the court as he continues recovering from a runner's knee injury in his right knee. The Warriors announced he was making "good progress" and was on track to take part in practice in the coming days. Coach Steve Kerr said Curry was expected to participate in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Sunday and be evaluated by team head of sports medicine Rick Celebrini. Kerr added that if Curry feels good after the workout, a return later this week could be possible. Key details: - Curry has not played since Jan. 30 due to a runner's knee injury in his right knee. - The Warriors announced he was making "good progress" and on track to practice in the coming days. - Kerr said Curry would take part in a 5-on-5 scrimmage Sunday before the team's flight to Dallas, with Rick Celebrini to evaluate him. - Curry rejoined the team after attending his father Dell Curry's No. 30 jersey retirement in Charlotte and appeared in good spirits during his pregame routine. - Curry told The Athletic he expected to return before season's end and has said he wants to play ahead of the Warriors' projected Play-In game; the team has home games against Brooklyn and Washington later this week after a Dallas trip. Summary: Curry's planned Sunday workout is the immediate next step and will help the team decide if he can rejoin games later this week. The Warriors are monitoring his progress as they move through the remainder of the regular season and toward a likely Play-In appearance.