Curry Limps Off at Warriors Practice With Ankle Tweak Before Opener — SkimNews
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- Stephen Curry tweaked his right ankle during the Warriors' open practice in San Francisco on Sunday night and limped to the locker room, stopping action mid-drill
- Steve Kerr told reporters after practice that Curry "is fine" and avoided a major issue; a team source reiterated the tweak is "not serious"
- The slip came when Curry was lined up against De'Anthony Melton on the wing — Curry banged the basketball on the floor in visible frustration before teammates and staff, including Kerr, followed him down the tunnel
- Curry missed 43 games last season, including 27 for persistent pain and swelling in his right knee, and the Warriors have deliberately lightened his practice time and preseason minutes this year; he turns 39 in March
- Golden State has not announced Curry's status for Wednesday night's season opener against the Lakers in Los Angeles
Why it matters: Two days before opening night against the Lakers, any physical scare for a 38-year-old Curry who already missed 43 games last season immediately threatens Golden State's carefully managed load plan, forcing Kerr to decide whether to play him short minutes or hold him out entirely in his first game back.
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