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Warriors Set to Have Curry Available for Season Opener
Golden State expects its star guard to suit up against the Lakers after an ankle issue during a recent scrimmage.
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Curry Clears Key Practice Test
The Warriors anticipate Stephen Curry will suit up for their Wednesday night opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. He rolled his right ankle during an open scrimmage on Sunday but returned as a full participant in Monday morning practice. The ankle responded positively overnight, allowing the team to proceed with his planned ramp-up ahead of another session on Tuesday.
Managing Workload Amid Ongoing Concerns
Curry turns 39 in March and adjusted his summer routine to handle a persistent right knee issue that caused him to miss 27 games last season. The team limited his preseason minutes and plans to reduce his practice time going forward to manage his overall load during the regular season.
Multiple Absences Impact Starting Lineup
Golden State enters the opener without starting wings Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler III, who are both rehabbing serious knee injuries and are not expected back until midseason. Starting center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the game in Los Angeles due to an ongoing private health matter. Starting guard Brandin Podziemski sat out Monday's practice with lower back tightness and remains questionable for Wednesday.
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