The Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry (hamstring) has been cleared for light on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated Saturday.
Curry has been sidelined since the first half of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves due to a left hamstring strain. The Warriors have been targeting a Game 6 return for their superstar, which would take place Sunday if the team wins Game 5 on Wednesday in Minnesota. Brandin Podziemski has handled point guard duties in Curry's absence but has struggled shooting.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Targeting Game 6 return
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The Warriors are targeting Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves on May 18 as the earliest window for Curry (hamstring) to return, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Curry suffered a Grade 1 hamstring injury in Game 1, and he's already been ruled out for the Warriors' two home games Saturday and Monday. There is a four-day window between Game 5 and 6, and Golden State is looking at Game 6 as the earliest window for Curry's return. Without Curry, the Warriors will continue to lean on Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green to run the offense while looking for more offensive help from Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: To miss at least three games
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The Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry will be re-evaluated in one week.
An MRI taken on Curry confirmed a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Curry's re-evaluation date is set for one week, which effectively rules Curry out until at least Game 5 on May 14. The injury could've been a lot worse, however, so the Warriors are fortunate that he has a chance to return in this series. In the meantime, the Warriors will need Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski to step up.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Expected to miss one week
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Curry is expected to miss at least one week with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
The Warriors have already ruled Curry out for Game 2 on Thursday, but they haven't placed a firm timetable on the superstar guard yet -- this is the first strained muscle of his career, and the Warriors are waiting to see how he responds to treatment. That said, a return in Game 3 on Monday is unlikely but not entirely off the table yet. With Curry sidelined, the bulk of the offense is likely to run through Jimmy Butler, while Draymond Green, Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski could all see increased usage.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: To undergo MRI on Wednesday
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Head coach Steve Kerr said postgame Tuesday that Curry (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on Wednesday and can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Curry exited Tuesday's 99-88 Game 1 win over the Timberwolves in the second quarter, limping to the locker room due to a strained left hamstring. He finished the game with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 13 minutes. The Warriors are expected to provide another update on the superstar's status by Wednesday night. If Curry is unable to play in Game 2, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Pat Spencer are all candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Won't return Tuesday
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Curry won't return to Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Timberwolves due to a left hamstring strain.
Curry requested a substitution and limped to the locker room in the second quarter. The superstar will finish the game with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 13 minutes. Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way. Curry will likely require further imaging ahead of Thursday's Game 2 and can be considered questionable until the Warriors provide another update.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Exits to locker room Tuesday
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Curry exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left leg injury during the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Curry limped off the court after requesting a substitution and was seen grabbing at the back of his left leg. If the superstar is unable to return, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski are candidates for a bump in playing time.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Scores 14 points in fourth quarter
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Curry posted 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals across 46 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 win over the Rockets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Curry had a rough start to Sunday's game, but he turned it on in the fourth quarter with a scoring eruption, which ultimately sealed the deal for Golden State. The superstar guard also recorded a double-double by crashing the glass with a team-high 10 rebounds while also tying a team high with seven assists.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Nails six triples in loss
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Curry finished with 29 points (9-23 FG, 6-16 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 42 minutes during Friday's 115-107 loss to the Rockets in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Curry was Golden State's leading scorer in Friday's Game 6 loss but struggled with his efficiency from the field. The superstar guard also tallied just two assists compared to five turnovers. Curry averages 24.3 points, 5.5 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 37.0 minutes across the first six games of the Warriors' first-round matchup with the Rockets.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Takes back seat Monday
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Curry contributed 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Monday's 109-106 victory over the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
With Jimmy Butler back in the lineup Monday, Curry was content to let someone else take on the scoring load. It's the first time this postseason the veteran guard has scored fewer than 20 points or drained fewer than four three-pointers, but he's still averaging 26.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.3 boards, 4.0 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks through four games. Curry is more than capable of flipping the switch in Game 5 on Wednesday as the Warriors look to punch their tickets to the second round.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Vintage performance in Game 3
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Curry closed with 36 points (12-23 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Saturday's 104-93 win over Houston in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
With Jimmy Butler (pelvis) out for Game 3, Curry put the Warriors' offense on his back, tallying a game-high 36 points while finishing one dime shy of a double-double. The Rockets' defense swarmed Curry throughout the game, which freed up space for Gary Payton (16 points) and Buddy Hield (17 points) to hit open shots. Including Golden State's Play-In Game win over the Grizzlies, Curry has averaged 31.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 39.2 minutes per game over his last four outings while connecting on 45.5 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Pours in game-high 31 in win
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Curry accumulated a game-high 31 points (12-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 victory over Houston in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 56 points, while the Warriors' defense held the Rockets to 39.1 percent shooting from the floor and a woeful 20.7 percent from beyond the arc in the victory. Curry has been on fire in April, averaging 30.1 points, 5.6 boards, 5.4 assists, 5.2 threes and 1.4 steals in 10 contests.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Drops 37 in playoff-clinching win
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Curry finished Tuesday's 121-116 Play-In Game win over Memphis with 37 points (9-22 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 13-13 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 39 minutes.
While Jimmy Butler's 38 points were just a little bit better, Curry still delivered a vintage scoring effort as the Warriors locked up the seventh seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. The 37-year-old guard appears fully healthy, producing at least 30 points in six of nine April appearances while averaging 5.2 three-pointers per game, and he'll get a few days to rest up before Golden State's first-round clash with a much younger, but not as battle-tested, Houston squad.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Team-high 36 points not enough
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Curry finished Sunday's 124-119 overtime loss to the Clippers with 36 points (10-20 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 38 minutes.
The superstar guard generated his 21st performance of at least 30 points this season, but it wasn't enough to propel Golden State into postseason contention. As a result, Curry and the Warriors are now set to face the Grizzlies in a Play-In Tournament matchup Tuesday. Curry has averaged 29.1 points, 5.9 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 5.1 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes over eight outings in April, having also gone a scintillating 38-for-39 from the foul line this month.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Will play Sunday
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Curry (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Curry was surprisingly given a questionable tag for the regular-season finale, but coach Steve Kerr said after shootaround that he expected his superstar point guard to play. Over his last nine appearances, Curry has averaged 25.9 points, 5.9 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 31.8 minutes per game. Given the seeding implications of Sunday's game, Curry will likely have heavy usage versus the Clippers.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Likely to play vs. LAC
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Curry (thumb) has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Curry is dealing with a thumb injury on his shooting hand but is trending toward playing Sunday. The Warriors are trying to secure a spot in the first round of the NBA playoffs rather than having to go through the Play-In Tournament, which is why the superstar will likely be on the floor to face the Clippers.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Questionable for Sunday
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Curry is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to a right thumb sprain.
Curry exited Friday's game against the Trail Blazers but returned briefly due to a right thumb injury, and the same injury has him on the injury report ahead of the regular-season finale. It's an important game for the Warriors, though, so they need Curry at his best. The star floor general is averaging 24.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 4.4 three-pointers per game in 69 appearances.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Quickly returns to Friday's game
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Curry (thumb) checked back in at the 8:02 mark of the second quarter of Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Curry left late in the first quarter after appearing to injure his right thumb, but after being checked on by trainers he was cleared to return. The two-time MVP entered Friday's game having averaged 27.4 points, 6.0 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals over 32.4 minutes per game over his last eight outings.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Exits game due to thumb injury
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Curry went to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against Portland due to a right thumb injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Curry appeared to suffer the injury when his right hand jammed on the knee of Justin Minaya, and the former was replaced by Brandin Podziemski at the 1:59 mark of the first quarter before heading to the locker room. Podziemski, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton would stand to see their minutes and roles increase if Curry is unable to return Friday.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Drops 30 points in shocking loss
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Curry ended Wednesday's 114-111 loss to the Spurs with 30 points (12-24 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 37 minutes.
The Warriors may have lost their bid to stay out of the play-in tournament, but no blame can be placed on Curry. As usual, the All-Star has carried the team on his shoulders this season with dynamic shotmaking, and he's been given additional freedom to roam with the help of his new-look supporting cast. Curry had a rare dud of a game against Houston over the weekend, but he's responded with two superb lines. He'll need to be on point in the team's final two games to improve their postseason chances.
