SAN FRANCISCO ― The Golden State Warriors can't afford any additional injuries while awaiting thew return of Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, especially with uncertainty about center Kristaps Porzingis.
So when Stephen Curry, their 38-year-old superstar, suffered a non-contact lower leg injury during an open practice Sunday, Oct. 18, there was a deep gasp from nearly everyone in attendance at the Chase Center. Curry limped off the court and went back into the locker room after tweaking his ankle.
With the NBA regular season just about ready to tip off, the Warriors will hit the road for their season opener, traveling to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Wednesday, Oct. 21 (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on ESPN).
Ahead of their season-opening contest, the Warriors shared the latest on Curry and whether or not he'll be available to go against the Lakers:
Steph Curry injury update
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed reporters following Sunday's practice. Kerr said he spoke to Curry after practice when he initially injured his ankle and Curry told him it was fine.
Curry made a normal move on the wing when it appeared his footing slipped an his ankle twisted.
A Warriors spokesperson told USA TODAY that Curry suffered a moderate ankle sprain, however the team doesn't expect the injury to keep him down.
Steph Curry availability status in season-opener vs Lakers
Curry is expected to be able to play in Golden State's season opener against the Lakers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Kerr said.
Kerr told reporters on Monday, Oct. 19 that Curry is fine following the injury scare. He added that Curry was a full participant during Monday's practice.
"I'm always concerned when Steph limps off but I went down and checked on him and he told me immediately that he was fine," Kerr said.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Stephen Curry injury update: Will Warriors star be ready for NBA opener?