Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is expected to return at some point during the Western Conference Semifinals after undergoing his three-week evaluation, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.
Curry has missed the last 10 games of the season after sustaining a Grade 2 MCL sprain after center JaVale McGee accidentally landed on his knee, making it a second straight injury in a lapse of eight games.
The former MVP only played in 51 games this season after a notable five-year run of playing 78 or more games.
His return will have much to do with his ability to handle non-contact workouts to test the strength of the knee, lateral movement, and elasticity — three major aspects to nail down before he's cleared for a full-contact practice.
Golden State will face the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, both short of their biggest star, as Kawhi Leonard has yet to indicate a potential return.
A healthy Curry will provide a massive scoring punch, as well as opening up opportunities for others — leading the team with 26.4 points per game while shooting a blistering 49.5 percent from the floor, 42.3 percent from deep, and a league-leading 92.1 percent from the foul line, edging the likes of Chris Paul and Damian Lillard.
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