Stephen Curry’s night at Warriors open practice took an unwelcome turn Sunday, but Steve Kerr didn’t sound alarmed after the team got a quick update on the star guard.
Curry suffered a lower-body injury during the session as Golden State inches toward the start of the regular season. Kerr later told reporters that the 38-year-old had “simply tweaked his ankle,” according to “95.7 The Game,” and his reaction suggested the issue is not considered serious.
“Yeah, he said it's fine,” Kerr said when asked about Curry's injury. The 61-year-old proceeded to nod and shake his head, confirming that it is not a serious injury.
That’s the encouraging part for the Warriors, but the timing still matters. Golden State opens its season Wednesday, October 21, against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Curry’s availability for that game is still up in the air. The picture should get clearer before tip-off.
This would be Curry’s 18th NBA season, and Golden State is hoping for a healthier run after last year’s injuries kept him to 43 games. The 12-time All-Star dealt with problems involving his ankle, quadriceps and knee, limiting his time on the floor.
Steph Curry told Steve Kerr he’s fine.
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) October 18, 2026
He tweaked his ankle, not his knee. pic.twitter.com/FJRIBFuXMd
If Curry needs to sit, De'Anthony Melton is positioned as the next point guard in line. Brandon Williams and Gary Payton II could also pick up additional minutes, though Kerr will ultimately decide how the rotation shakes out depending on the opponent.
For now, the Warriors have a little breathing room before the season gets going, and Curry has several days to let the ankle calm down. More information is expected in the coming days.
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