Stephen Curry Cleared to Play After Ankle Incident, Ready for Season Opener vs. Lakers
Stephen Curry had a scare during Sunday’s open practice with the Golden State Warriors when he twisted his right ankle. Despite this, head coach Steve Kerr assured fans that Curry’s knee, which had been a problem last season, was unaffected and that he would be fine.
During the session at the Chase Center, Curry rolled his ankle while handling the ball near the top of the key. He immediately stopped, slammed the ball on the floor in frustration, and limped off towards the bench before heading to the locker room.
“Always, always,” Kerr said when asked if he felt a jolt seeing Curry limp off. “He’s fine. I talked to him after he went downstairs, and I checked in with the training room.”
Practicing Fully and Set for Season Opener
By Monday, Kerr confirmed Curry practiced fully with the team and will play Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. This is a relief considering Curry’s limited action last season due to a knee injury.
Last year, Curry averaged 26.6 points and 4.7 assists per game but only played in 43 games. The Warriors struggled, finishing with a 37-45 record and missing the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. Despite these challenges, Curry recently signed a two-year, $116 million contract extension with Golden State.
Looking Ahead
The Warriors open the 2026-27 season on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. What looked like a possible setback now seems just a minor bump, as Curry remains on track to start the new season without issue.
- Injury: Right ankle tweak at practice
- Status: Practiced fully Monday, ready for opener
- Last season stats: 26.6 points, 4.7 assists per game
- Games played last season: 43
- Warriors record last season: 37-45
- Contract: Two-year, $116 million extension signed recently
- Season opener: Wednesday vs. Los Angeles Lakers
