In a stunning twist that’s sending shockwaves through the NBA world, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry might sit out the team’s upcoming three-game road swing entirely. This bombshell comes straight from ESPN’s Anthony Slater, who delivered the gut-wrenching news ahead of Tuesday’s high-stakes home clash against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Slater, appearing on *NBA Today*, painted a picture of Curry still grinding through recovery from a nasty thigh contusion and muscle strain he picked up last week. The two-time MVP is sticking to off-court workouts like biking and weight training, but he’s nowhere near stepping back onto the hardwood for actual basketball drills. “You may not see him on the road trip,” Slater revealed. “That’s still to be determined. I saw him in the weight room the other night. He’s wearing a leg sleeve over that thigh contusion. He’s doing the bike. He’s doing some weight stuff, but he hasn’t been on the court.”
Known for his obsessive dedication to staying in peak form, Curry is laser-focused on rehab to minimize downtime. Yet, Slater emphasized he’s “a little bit away” from a full return. “He’s keeping his body in as good a condition as possible to get back as quickly as possible,” Slater added. “But he’s still not there yet… And after this road trip, they have a four-day break because they’re not in the NBA Cup. That could be a good use for Steph and a lot of these veterans.”
Curry’s reevaluation is slated for Thursday, but this latest intel suggests fans shouldn’t hold their breath for a quick comeback during the away games. The injury saga escalated during a brutal, collision-riddled night last Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Curry took a beating—first banging knees with Alperen Sengun, then getting floored by Amen Thompson—culminating in him limping off in the final moments. He managed 14 points but coughed up seven turnovers amid growing pain, before trainer Rick Celebrini pulled the plug.
Post-game, Curry skipped media duties and bolted to the locker room, leaving Warriors faithful on edge. This aligns with the somber vibe from Andscape’s Marc J. Spears, who earlier this week on *NBA Today* didn’t mince words: “It’s not good. He’s going to get reevaluated on Thursday. He’s not doing any on-court work… just getting rehab. Definitely not good.”
Initially, the Dubs hoped for a one-week absence after the quad injury flared up. But now, with the timeline stretching, the team is steeling itself for more uncertainty. The silver lining? An MRI last Thursday confirmed no tear—just the contusion and strain. Coach Steve Kerr called it a “big relief,” telling *The Athletic*’s Nick Friedell, “You always worry when Steph goes down that it’s something that’s going to keep him out for a while. So the fact we’re taking it by the week and it doesn’t appear to be anything too serious is a great sign.”
The drama unfolded in the game’s dying minutes when Curry collided with Thompson under the basket. A controversial call—first an offensive foul on Thompson, flipped to a block on Curry—kept him in briefly, but the damage was done as he exited with 35 seconds left.
Now, the Warriors gear up for a tough road ahead without their Splash Brother. The trip kicks off Thursday in Philadelphia (coinciding with Curry’s check-up), followed by Cleveland on Saturday and a back-to-back in Chicago on Sunday. Eliminated from the NBA Cup, Golden State gets a much-needed four-day breather afterward, before hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 12. Slater hinted this could be the prime window for Curry’s triumphant return—if everything clicks in rehab.
As the Warriors navigate this storm, all eyes are on Thursday’s update. Will Curry defy the odds and suit up, or is this the start of a longer layoff? One thing’s for sure: Golden State’s title aspirations hang in the balance without their legendary leader. Stay tuned—this story is far from over!