Stephen Curry’s Injury Raises Concerns for Warriors Ahead of Season Opener

During an open practice on Sunday, Stephen Curry limped off the court at Chase Center, raising concerns just three days ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time NBA MVP appeared to tweak his knee, prompting him to head to the locker room after attempting to walk off the discomfort.

Veteran reporter Nick Friedell noted on X that Curry showed signs of injury, walking directly to the sideline before leaving the floor. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson described a noticeable shift in the arena’s atmosphere following Curry’s departure. The Warriors have yet to provide information on the specifics or severity of the injury, leaving his status for the Wednesday opener uncertain.

Compounding the situation, the Warriors are set to start the season without key players such as Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody due to injuries. Coach Steve Kerr has been managing Curry’s workload carefully, especially after last season’s challenges with patellofemoral pain syndrome. With the absence of multiple contributors, Curry’s health remains crucial to the Warriors’ offensive strategy as they prepare for the game against the Lakers.