After missing six games with a sprained right ankle, Stephen Curry has been cleared to return to practice in full following a re-evaluation on Tuesday, the team has announced. The update is in line with an ESPN report that surfaced Monday evening, stating that Curry is targeting a return to the floor on Friday, when the Warriors face the Hawks at Oracle Arena.
Stephen Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/rdIgQaLTmU
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) March 20, 2018
Golden State has a three-day break between Monday’s loss in San Antonio and their next game on Friday, that will feature two practices and a shoot around. Curry is expected to return before fellow All-Stars Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant. Thompson (thumb) is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Thursday, while Durant (ribs) is expected to be out through March 29. Draymond Green, who left Monday’s game with a pelvic contusion, is not expected to miss any additional time.
Curry tweaked his ankle on March 8 for the fourth time this season, and has not traveled with the team since that point.
Steph Curry rolled his ankle on Aldridge’s foot. He was able to shoot his free throws but walked straight into the locker room after. pic.twitter.com/Nkffp4CU4v
— Warriors Talk (@JaeAzizi) March 9, 2018
The Warriors are 13-8 when Curry has been sidelined this season, compared to 40-10 when he’s in the lineup.