The Golden State Warriors have avoided a major blow that could have derailed their 2024-25 season. The team announced on Monday that their superstar point guard, Stephen Curry, isn’t dealing with a serious injury and should only miss two games.
Curry got hurt during Sunday’s 104-112 loss to the LA Clippers. The two-time NBA MVP first twisted his ankle in the third quarter but ended up returning to the game. He then twisted the same ankle early in the fourth and, this time left for the locker room.
An MRI showed that Curry is dealing with a strain, meaning that he shouldn’t miss significant time. According to the Warriors, he will be re-evaluated on Friday, meaning he’ll sit out the upcoming home doubleheader against the New Orleans Pelicans.
“The MRI was positive,” Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Monday. “That’s the main thing. No significant damage.”
Besides Curry, the Warriors are currently without backup guard De’Anthony Melton and forward Andrew Wiggins. Second-year guard Brandin Podziemski is expected to step in and have an expanded role in their absence.
Curry, fresh from winning his first Olympic gold medal with Team USA, is averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game at the start of the season. The Warriors went 2-1 in their first three games.
