Steph Curry injury news puts Warriors on alert

Golden State has very little cushion if Curry misses time

The Warriors will already be shorthanded. Jimmy Butler (ACL) and Moses Moody (left patellar tendon) are both expected back around midseason, and center Kristaps Porzingis remains away from the team with an undisclosed medical issue, per NBC Sports.

When those players do come back, the offense still runs through Curry’s scoring and the spacing his shooting creates. He’s 38, a 12-time All-Star, and the one piece nobody on this roster can replace. A short absence in October would be survivable.

A long one would reshape the whole season.

Kerr had already said Curry’s minutes will be managed this season

Earlier in the week, Kerr said the team plans to rest Curry in certain situations, especially on back-to-backs. He even told fans to check the schedule before buying tickets, according to Nick Friedell at The Athletic.

Kerr added that several other veterans fall under the same plan.

An ankle sprain, even a mild one, adds another variable.

If Curry is limited early, the Warriors may be tempted to hold him out of games they’d otherwise want him in, and that makes the schedule matter even more.

Here’s what to watch before Wednesday:

• Whether Curry is a full participant in Monday and Tuesday’s practices.
• How he’s listed on the team’s injury report ahead of the opener.
• How Golden State handles its first back-to-back, now that rest and health are tied together.