Stephen Curry, dealing with a sprained left ankle, did not participate in contact portions of practice for the Warriors on Friday, focusing on conditioning instead. Afterward, he spent an hour shooting and even managed a couple of dunks, which impressed head coach Steve Kerr. Although Curry appears to be progressing well, he has been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets. This game is the start of a five-game road trip that includes stops in Washington, Boston, Cleveland, and Oklahoma City.
Stephen Curry will have his sprained left ankle re-evaluated on Sunday. He initially injured it in the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ season opener against the Clippers. With a possible return on Monday against the Wizards, his status remains day-to-day as the team progresses through its road trip.
Stephen Curry observed the Warriors’ wins over the Pelicans while in recovery for his sprained left ankle. He returned to practice with a non-contact designation but is making strides, shooting and conditioning. Brandin Podziemski and Draymond Green are adjusting in other roles, with Podziemski playing despite wearing a protective mask and Green focusing on a strong comeback after a challenging 2023-24 season.
Stephen Curry is off to a solid start in his 16th NBA season, averaging 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists across 26.3 minutes per game. Due to a sprained ankle, he won’t play in Saturday’s game against the Rockets, and De’Anthony Melton, also sidelined with a lower back strain, will miss the Wizards and Celtics games as well. Melton’s next evaluation is set for November 8. Coach Steve Kerr mentioned that they’re being cautious to ensure players start the season in good health.
Andrew Wiggins will rejoin the Warriors’ starting lineup on Saturday after missing two games with a strained lower back. He’s had a strong start to the season, averaging 19.7 points and 6.7 rebounds with impressive shooting percentages of 55% overall and 57.9% from three-point range. Wiggins first felt back discomfort during the season opener against Portland on October 23.
Andrew Wiggins, after recovering from a back strain, is back in Golden State’s starting lineup, enjoying practice and team play. His absence, along with Stephen Curry’s and De’Anthony Melton’s, led to lineup adjustments. Brandin Podziemski filled the point guard role, with Buddy Hield and Lindy Waters rotating at shooting guard. Jonathan Kuminga shifted to the bench, contributing well with 16.5 points on 48% shooting. Moses Moody stepped up as the small forward, scoring 12.5 points while hitting seven of twelve three-pointers in two starts.
