Steve Kerr Announces Stephen Curry Update on Friday

The most recent one was a 126-113 spectacle against the Knicks on Thursday. Vintage Curry showed up with a 27-point stunner to complement Jimmy Butler’s 32-point outing. On a day when Jonathan Kuminga’s trade eligibility could’ve created some locker room stress.

But the scariest part of the Warriors’ midseason surge was at the end when Curry limped out of the floor. He didn’t arrive at the podium after to take care of his injury. It was confirmed that he played through a quad contusion.

Stephen Curry wouldn’t miss a game against the Hornets

The immediate concern after the Knicks game was Curry’s condition. It appears a day of rest has helped him through that and cleared him for Saturday.

He’s facing the Hornets right after they made a historic announcement. They’re retiring #30 jersey for a Curry. His dad, Dell Curry. The ceremony will be in March.

They made the announcement through a surprise interview and all three of his kids phoned in to congratulate Dell. It was especially meaningful for the younger Curry brother, Seth, who wore his dad’s number in Charlotte before signing with the Dubs this season. Seth is still going to be out for a couple of weeks with sciatica and won’t be playing against his former team.

That’s not the only missing pieces tomorrow. Gui Santos exited the Knicks game with a left ankle injury. Kerr confirmed that’s he’s ruled out for tomorrow.

“[Santos] won’t play, and it looks like it’s not a really bad sprain, so I’ll give you an update in a couple of days,” Kerr said. “It’s a big loss, the energy, the offensive rebounding, but also the size, when we go to him and Gary Payton II, we’re generally playing him at the four next to Draymond [Green].”

It’s worth noting that Gui has been Kerr’s go-to while he kept Jonathan Kuminga on the bench. Amid the dire trade situation, Kerr still hasn’t shown any indication of playing JK and would likely rely on Draymond Green as well as Moses Moody more.

The Hornets have to contend against the Dubs’ veteran core, including Steph Curry who’s always charged up against his hometown team. Yet with a limited rotation, the Warriors’ depth will be tested against a Hornets team that currently ranks sixth in the league in rebounding.