Stephen Curry remains day-to-day after appearing to injure his right knee during Sunday's open practice, NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson reported. He is questionable for the Warriors' season opener at the Lakers on Wednesday.
What happened
The injury report listed Curry as day-to-day on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7:41 p.m. ET, unchanged from his previous status. The listing cites an ankle, leg and right-side designation, and Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reported Curry appeared to suffer a right knee injury during Sunday's open practice. Curry had been day-to-day for rest on Oct. 7, was cleared from day-to-day on Oct. 10, then returned to day-to-day status on Oct. 18.
What it means for the Warriors
Golden State opens the season at the Lakers on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN, and Curry's status is unresolved for that game. Last season he averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 30.9 minutes across 43 games. If he sits, the rotation minutes without him point to Jimmy Butler III (31.1 minutes, 20.0 points), Brandin Podziemski (28.5 minutes, 13.8 points) and Draymond Green (27.5 minutes, 8.4 points) absorbing the load, though Butler III and Moses Moody are also on the injury report. The Warriors have no record yet, as the 2026-27 season has not started.
What to watch
The next injury report will clarify whether Curry is available for the opener at the Lakers. His expected return is listed as Oct. 21, the same day as that game. Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are also out on the team's injury report, adding to the uncertainty around Golden State's lineup for the season opener.
Is Stephen Curry playing at the Lakers on Wednesday?
He is day-to-day with a right knee issue from Sunday's practice. His expected return is listed as Oct. 21, the date of the Lakers game, but his status has not been confirmed as available.
When will Stephen Curry be back?
His expected return is listed as Oct. 21, 2026.