Stephen Curry tweaked his right ankle during the Golden State Warriors’ open practice in San Francisco on Sunday night and limped to the locker room.
Coach Steve Kerr told reporters afterwards that Curry avoided a major issue. A team source reiterated that the ankle tweak is “not serious”, though there is no immediate word on the guard’s status.
How the injury happened
Curry was lined up against reserve guard De’Anthony Melton on the wing when he slipped and misstepped. He showed frustration by banging the basketball on the floor. Action stopped, and Curry’s teammates expressed immediate concern at his discomfort. Several staffers, including Kerr, went down the tunnel to visit Curry.
Managing Curry’s workload
Curry missed 43 games last season, including 27 for persistent pain and swelling in his right knee. The Warriors have purposely ramped up his court work more slowly this season, lightening his practice time and minutes in the preseason. He turns 39 in March.
The Warriors open the season on Wednesday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers.