Stephen Curry was moved from day-to-day to out for Saturday night's game at Phoenix, listed as rest. The Warriors, 0-2, face the Suns without their 38-year-old guard.
What happened
The Warriors upgraded Stephen Curry's status from day-to-day to out in an injury report update at 4:17 PM ET on Saturday, Oct 24. The reason is listed as rest, under the category Other. Curry had been day-to-day for rest earlier Saturday. After Friday's loss to the Grizzlies, he told reporters he would "probably not" play against the Suns, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports. The report lists an expected return date of Oct 26. Curry also missed time earlier this month: he was day-to-day with a right knee issue and a right ankle issue on Oct 18 before being cleared on Oct 21.
What it means for the Warriors
Golden State plays at Phoenix on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET on NBA TV. The Warriors are 0-2, 14th seed, and have lost two straight. Curry has played both games this season, averaging 23.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 25.5 minutes. Last season he averaged 26.6 points in 43 games. The rotation minutes in Golden State's early games went to Yaxel Lendeborg (33.1), Draymond Green (26.1), Gui Santos (22.3), De'Anthony Melton (20.7), Al Horford (18.3), Georges Niang (16.6) and Gary Payton II (14.5). Brandin Podziemski is out with a back issue. Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porzingis are also out. The Warriors have not played a game without Curry yet this season.
What to watch
The report lists Oct 26 as Curry's expected return. Golden State has not announced anything beyond that date, and the team has not said which game that would be. The next injury report will show whether he is cleared or still out. Watch the status of Charles Bassey, who is day-to-day with a knee issue. Podziemski, Butler, Moody and Porzingis are all out, so the Warriors' depth is thin. The Warriors are looking for their first win after an 0-2 start.
Is Stephen Curry playing at the Suns on Saturday?
No. Curry is listed as out for Saturday's game at Phoenix, tipping at 10:00 PM ET, with the reason given as rest.
When will Stephen Curry be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct 26. The Warriors have not announced which game that would be.