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![It is April 2026, and in the heart of the Bay Area, the atmosphere is… complicated. The Golden State Warriors have just concluded a rollercoaster 2025-26 NBA regular season, finishing 10th in the Western Conference with a 43-39 record, stumbling into the play-in tournament. They ultimately exited after a tough loss to the Phoenix Suns, ending a season defined by inconsistency, injuries, and a growing sense that a golden era is, finally, beginning to set.
Yet, amid the noise about dynasties, trades, and the ascension of new superstars like Victor Wembanyama, one thing remains stubbornly, beautifully the same: Stephen Curry is still elite.
As of right now, following his late season return from a nagging knee injury, the 38 year old Chef is still cooking at a level that defies both his age and historical precedent. Let’s dive deep into how Stephen Curry is doing, right now, in the 2025-26 season.
The "New Normal": Performance Amidst Physical Adversity
If you want to know how Steph is doing, you have to look at the stats, but you also have to look at the health reports. The 2025-26 season has been, statistically, one of his most challenging regarding availability, yet one of his most efficient in short bursts.
1. The Numbers Don't Lie (Even at 38)
Despite missing 27 games due to a runner's knee injury earlier in the year, Curry was an All-Star for the 12th time in his career, and remarkably, his 11th time as a starter.
2025-26 Regular Season Stats: 26.6 Points Per Game (PPG), 4.7 Assists, 3.6 Rebounds.
Shooting Accuracy: 46.8% from the field and roughly 39-40% from three-point range.
Think about that: Even in a "down" year by his own high standards, 26.6 PPG is the third-most ever for a player aged 37 or older. He is still fundamentally shifting defensive coverages simply by existing on the court.
2. The Knee: A Day-to-Day Battle
Following his return in early April from a 64-day absence (Jan 30 - early April), Curry revealed that he is managing a "new normal" with his knee.
"Every day I wake up, first thing I think is how this [knee] is going to feel," Curry told ESPN. "That’s been a struggle throughout the whole process. Even now... It’s a new normal, though, if that makes sense."
He clarified that there is no structural damage, but the knee requires constant maintenance. This means we are seeing "limited edition" Steph where his electrifying 35-point performances (like the 126-121 win over the Clippers on April 15, 2026) are mixed with lower-energy games where he is clearly fighting through stiffness.
Impact on the 2025-26 Warriors
When Steph returned from his 27 game absence in April, it was described as an "electrifying return" that offered a "glimmer of hope" to a struggling Warriors team.
The Immediate Lift
Without Curry, the Warriors were a mediocre team, fighting to stay in the play-in picture. With him, they became a top-tier threat. Even after his return, he led the team in scoring almost instantly. His gravity ., the way opposing defenses panic and send two or three defenders at him., is still the only reason the Warriors' offensive schemes work efficiently.
The Leadership Dilemma
It is important to note that this season has been mentally tough on the "Chef." He is notoriously competitive, and watching the team struggle during his absence, as he saw the potential for a dynasty to "slip away," was difficult.
During his rehabilitation, Curry focused on his off-court ventures, including a Sundance winning short film, but his heart has always been on the hardwood.
Looking Ahead: Is This the End?
There is significant speculation about the future of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, with rumors surrounding whether Steve Kerr will return as coach, and whether the Warriors can acquire a partner for Steph, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Will He Stay?
Curry has one more year left on his current contract. While the Warriors are a team in transition .,having re-tooled with pieces like Al Horford and Anthony Melton this season.,Curry remains the undisputed franchise anchor.
The Verdict on "How He's Doing"
Stephen Curry is doing just fine, perhaps better than fine, but he is doing it on hard mode. He is no longer the indestructible 27 year old of 2015. He is a matured, high-efficiency genius who has to manage his body in ways he never has before.
Shooting: Still elite (ranking among the best in 3point percentage from 25+ feet).
Conditioning: Still one of the best in the league.
Mental State: Still hungrily competitive, though frustrated by injuries.
For fans, every game Steph plays now is a "limited edition" experience ., a chance to witness a master craftsman still delivering 27 point halves, even when his knees are telling him to stop.
Final note: As of April 2026, Curry is healthy and expected to prepare for the 2026-27 season with the intention of making one more push for a championship.](https://d32kj04sxj85qr.cloudfront.net/public/users/d4e80438-f061-709c-59db-7d0465373ad8/blogs/339c4248-575b-46f9-9eaa-06dd5393dd05.jpg)
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