Stephen Curry’s Injury Update
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been sidelined for the last ten games due to an injury known as “runner’s knee.” The team has struggled in his absence, posting a record of 4 wins and 6 losses. Following the Warriors’ defeat against the Lakers, Curry addressed the situation during a conversation with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, acknowledging that he will likely need additional time before making his return to the court.
“It’s going to be a little longer. Right now, it’s about each day; can you stack good days? I’ve done that. Hopefully, they can unleash me on the court soon and hopefully, get back sooner than later… It’s a weird one. It’s kind of unpredictable how it’ll heal,”
– Stephen Curry
Impact on the Team
As the Warriors await Curry’s comeback, they are also missing another key player, Jimmy Butler, who has been ruled out for the season following a torn ACL. This absence has taken a toll on the team, contributing to one of the lowest offensive performances in the league over the past ten games. Currently, Golden State holds the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, but only maintains a slender 2.5 game cushion over Portland, which threatens their play-in positioning for the playoffs.
Contract Extension for Gui Santos
In addition to Curry’s recovery updates, the Warriors have made headlines by extending the contract of forward Gui Santos for three years, valued at $15 million. According to Shams Charania from ESPN, this new deal will include a player option in its final year. Santos, who was previously making $2.2 million this season and faced becoming a restricted free agent, has stepped up in Butler’s absence, contributing an average of 6.8 points per game and shooting 38.4% from beyond the arc, solidifying his role in Steve Kerr’s rotation.
