The Golden State Warriors are preparing to face the Phoenix Suns in their first back-to-back set of the season after opening the campaign with two consecutive losses. However, the Warriors could be without Stephen Curry for Saturday’s fixture.
ESPN’s Anthony Slate reported that the Warriors guard indicated he would “probably” sit out the game in Phoenix. “Steph Curry said he “probably” won’t play tomorrow in Phoenix in the Warriors’ first back-to-back of the season. Plans to talk to training staff, but clear they are easing him into the season,” Slater tweeted on X after the Grizzlies game.
The two-time MVP featured in both of Golden State’s opening games, which ended in defeats, averaging 23.5 points, 2.5 assists and 2 rebounds in approximately 25 minutes per contest. He played 33 minutes in the 111-108 loss, recording 18 points and three assists. Podziemski was unavailable for Golden State’s season opener due to a minor back issue but returned against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
Curry is expected to consult with the team’s training staff before making a final decision, but Golden State is clearly taking a cautious approach to managing his workload early in the campaign. With the Warriors facing their third game in a four-day span, head coach Steve Kerr is expected to carefully monitor Curry’s playing time and availability. Golden State had already signaled that the Warriors guard could be rested for some early-season games as part of its workload management strategy.
