“Steph’s Shocking Exit: Is This Finger Jam Just a Minor Setback or a Major Concern for the Season?”
As the Golden State Warriors gear up for the imminent 2024-25 NBA season, the last thing fans want to hear is news about an injury to their star, Steph Curry. However, during a recent preseason matchup against the Sacramento Kings, the backcourt maestro found himself sidelined after jamming his right index finger. This incident understandably raised eyebrows among supporters and analysts alike. Yet, according to sources close to the team, there’s no reason to hit the panic button just yet—Curry’s injury seems to be minor. With the regular season just around the corner, the Warriors will be keeping a close eye on their franchise player, hoping he can quickly bounce back. While Curry only managed six points in limited minutes, Coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic about his return to full strength. The countdown to opening night continues, but for now, let’s delve into the details of the situation and what it means for the Warriors moving forward. LEARN MORE.
When the second half started, Curry wasn’t part of the starting lineup and he wasn’t on the bench.The last thing the Warriors need less than two weeks before the 2024-25 NBA regular-season opener is a Steph Curry injury, but that’s what they are dealing with at the moment, though there doesn’t appear be reason to worry.Curry finished with six points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field and 1-of-4 from 3-point range in 16 minutes of action on Friday.
Stephen Curry’s early night – left late Q1, did not return – is due to a finger issue. Doesn’t seem serious, per team source. No need to risk peril in the preseasonThe 36-year-old Curry left the Warriors’ preseason game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night at Chase Center after jamming his right index finger in the first half, with a team source telling NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole that the ailment “doesn’t seem serious.”
Download and follow the Dubs Talk PodcastThe Warriors have three more preseason games before they open the regular season on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 23.Steph exits Warriors-Kings preseason game after jamming finger originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area“He actually was going to play into the third quarter tonight for the first time, but when he jammed his finger, it made no sense,” Kerr said.— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) October 12, 2024Per the Warriors, Curry was in the weight room working out during the second half of the game.Coach Steve Kerr told reporters after the Warriors’ 109-106 that the plan was for Curry to play more minutes.Curry was subbed out of the game with 4:02 remaining in the first half and a short time later, we went to the Warriors locker room with Rick Celebrini, the team’s director of sports medicine and performance.
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