Curry still out for Warriors; Porzingis to debut against Celtics - ESPN

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry when they exit the All-Star break on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics and the length of his ongoing absence is unclear.

In more fortunate news for the Warriors, high-profile addition Kristaps Porzingis is expected to make his team debut against the Celtics. Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but told reporters he was «ready to go.»

Prior to the break, Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed optimism that the swelling and pain in Curry's right knee would calm and he'd perhaps get clearance for Thursday night. But Curry returned to the facility Wednesday night and told the training staff his «runner's knee» didn't feel quite ready to participate in a live scrimmage.

«Just wasn't where he needed to be,» Kerr said. «It's unfortunate. We'll have an update tomorrow after he goes through his time with the training staff.»

Kerr said it's possible Curry will get another MRI after consulting with Rick Celebrini, the team's lead medical decision-maker. Celebrini is in Milan watching his son Macklin play for Team Canada in Olympic hockey.

Curry missed the last five games before the All-Star break after persistent pain and swelling forced the team to shut him down.

«We've got to be certain,» Kerr said. «He's got to be certain.… It is a little nebulous, but that's the nature of the injury.»

Curry told ESPN on Feb. 5 that his right knee was «trending in the right direction» but he'd remain cautious before returning.

«You have to try to get rid of all the inflammation and pain,» Curry said. «It's something we still have to monitor and injury-manage, but it's something where, if I come back too early, it could flare up.»

Porzingis arrived