Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors Curry's Countdown & the Kawhi/LeBron Options
Mar 28, 2026
They debate Curry possibly missing the rest of the season and how that makes next year all or nothing. They weigh trading assets and restructuring contracts to clear tax space. Big-name targets like Kawhi, LeBron, or Giannis are discussed as aggressive offseason options. Roster fits, depth needs, and coaching continuity around a Curry-centered plan are explored.
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Curry Needs A Scrimmage This Week To Return
- Stephen Curry's recovery has a literal runway and time is nearly up for a return this season.
- Nick Friedell and Tim Kawakami note Curry must scrimmage this coming week to realistically play in the final regular games or the team will likely shut him down.
Curry's Will Is Driving The Return Decision
- Curry strongly wants to play and that desire factors heavily into the Warriors allowing a return if he's cleared.
- Both hosts emphasize Rick Celebrini and staff are gatekeepers who won't force Curry back if he's not right.
A Shutdown Makes Next Season Do Or Die
- If Warriors shut down Curry now, next season becomes "all or nothing" and will feel extra precious.
- Tim Kawakami warns losing 30 games of Curry at age 37 elevates urgency to significantly upgrade the roster.