Curry Tweaks Ankle at Practice Before Season Opener — SkimNews
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- Stephen Curry tweaked his right ankle during the Warriors' open practice in San Francisco on Sunday night, limping to the locker room after teammates and staff — including coach Steve Kerr — immediately went down the tunnel to check on him.
- Steve Kerr told reporters afterward that Curry avoided a major issue and "is fine," while a team source reiterated the ankle tweak is "not serious," though no immediate word on his status was given.
- Curry missed 43 games last season, including 27 for persistent pain and swelling in his right knee, and the Warriors have purposefully ramped up his court work more slowly this season — lightening his practice time and preseason minutes.
- Curry, who turns 39 in March, slipped while lined up against reserve guard De'Anthony Melton on the wing, showed frustration by banging the basketball on the floor, and halted play.
- The Warriors open the season Wednesday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers, facing an availability decision on their 38-year-old superstar with no update yet provided.
Why it matters: Curry's availability is the Warriors' central variable — he missed 43 games last season (27 for right knee pain and swelling), and the team has already been deliberately managing his workload through reduced practice and preseason minutes. An ankle tweak two days before opening night in Los Angeles forces Golden State into a status call on a 38-year-old star they're actively trying to preserve.
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