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Stephen Curry on making his long-awaited return from injury: ‘It feels like the first day of school’

After missing four months due to injury, Stephen Curry is clear to make his long-awaited return to the court.

It has been a long process for Stephen Curry to make his return to the basketball court. The injured point guard has missed 58 games for the Golden State Warriors since breaking his left hand against the Phoenix Suns in only the fourth contest of the new season.

After going through a lengthy rehab, Curry is finally clear to make his much-anticipated return to the floor on Thursday night. The two-time Most Valuable Player will suit up against the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Curry spoke to reporters at Golden State’s morning shootaround about his return to the court for the first time in four months.

Via Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle:

I’m excited. Coming into this year, I was excited to compete and see what the season held in terms of our transition as an organization. Obviously, that was taken away pretty quickly. Four months to just get ready for a day like today, where a lot of hard work has gone into the rehab. So many people helped me get to this point, where I’m confident in getting back out on the floor and getting back to what I love to do. Joining my guys who have been through a lot this season — trying to finish this season on a strong note. It feels like the first day of school pretty much all over again, which is exciting. I feel pretty comfortable, pretty confident in where I’m at physically. Just excited to get back out there.

All eyes will be on Curry against the defending NBA champion Raptors on Thursday night. Following Toronto, the six-time All-Star will have 19 games remaining in the 2019-20 season to work back from injury.

Steph Curry reacts on social media after being cleared to return from injury

Stephen Curry went to social media after being cleared to return to the Warriors after missing 58 games due to injury.

After missing 58 games with the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the court. The Warriors cleared Curry to play against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.

The two-time Most Valuable Player has gone through a long four-month rehab that recently led him to Santa Cruz.

Curry worked out with the Warriors G League affiliate in Santa Cruz for a day of practice. The six-time All-Star went through a five-on-five scrimmage against the Santa Cruz Warriors to ramp up his conditioning before returning to NBA action.

The Davidson product has been traveling with the Warriors on the road and going through a pregame shooting routine before his teammates take the floor.

Curry crossed off the final step in his recovery when Golden State officially cleared him to return when the defending champion Toronto Raptors come to Chase Center in San Francisco.

The three-time champion went to social media to celebrate his return to the court with an “about time” custom video.

Via @StephenCurry30

Curry will have 20 games left remaining on the schedule to build chemistry with his new teammates and find a rhythm with his surgically repaired hand.

Steph Curry to make official return from injury on Thursday vs. Raptors

It’s official, Stephen Curry is back.

It’s official — he’s back. After being out of the Golden State Warriors lineup for the past 58 games, Stephen Curry will make his long-awaited return to the floor against the defending champion Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.

Curry was injured when Aron Baynes of the Phoenix Suns fell on the two-time Most Valuable Player, breaking his hand on October 30, 2019, at Chase Center.

Curry has since gone through a long rehab with the last step coming on Tuesday in Santa Cruz. The six-time All-Star was assigned to Golden State’s G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. Curry practiced with the G League squad in a full-contact five-on-five scrimmage to simulate live game action and ramp up his conditioning.

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After passing his final test, Curry was cleared by the Warriors to return against the Toronto Raptors in a nationally televised game on Thursday night.

In the four games before his injury, Curry was averaging 20.3 points, 6.5 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. During that span, the three-time NBA champion was shooting 40.9 % from the field and 24.3 % from beyond the arc.

Curry’s addition to the lineup will come as the Raptors make their first trip to the Bay Area since winning the NBA Championship at Oracle Arena last season.

After practicing in G League, Steve Kerr jokes about signing Steph Curry to a 10-day contract

Could the Warriors add Stephen Curry to a 10-day contract?

In one of the final steps before Stephen Curry’s return from injury, the two-time Most Valuable Player traveled to Santa Cruz for a practice with the G League Warriors.

Curry was assigned to Santa Cruz for one day to practice with the G League squad before he makes his way back to NBA action.

In Santa Cruz, the six-time All-Star went through a five-on-five scrimmage and a shooting workout. A full-contact scrimmage in the G League is another item Curry can check off in his road back to the court.

After the conclusion of the practice, the Warriors immediately recalled Curry back to Golden State.

However, adding a name like Curry into the G League didn’t pass by without NBA Twitter’s notice. Curry’s day in Santa Cruz brought out some jokes on social media, including Steve Kerr.

To Kerr’s credit, the Warriors have been active when it comes to adding players on 10-day contracts. Golden State has both Dragan Bender and Mychal Mulder currently on 10-day deals, with Chasson Randle expected to sign a similar contract with the Warriors soon.

Mychal Mulder is ‘excited’ for the chance to play with Steph Curry

Mychal Mulder believes a healthy Steph Curry can make him better on and off the court.

During the final stretch of the Golden State Warriors 2019-20 season, Stephen Curry’s return from injury remains the most important date on the calendar. Curry has only played in four games this season since suffering a broken hand in late October, but his return is expected in March.

Warriors’ fans aren’t the only ones counting down the days till Curry is back on the court. Members of Golden State are also awaiting the return of the two-time Most Valuable Player.

Golden State recently signed Mychal Mulder from the G League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce to a 10-day contract with the club. The newest Warrior is excited for the opportunity to potentially play alongside Curry.

Via 95.7 The Game:

Coming in on a 10-day, just to have an opportunity to play, is a great opportunity in itself. I know a lot of guys on 10-days, and they might not get so many minutes or so many reps even in practice. It’s been a really good chance for me to showcase myself here — but as far as Steph getting back, I’m super excited about that. I’m really hoping he gets back while I’m here. Wishing him the best of health and a speedy recovery right now. To have him back during my time here would be huge for me. Obviously, he would make me better on and off the court. I’m excited to get to work with a little bit during games. Hopefully, we can get him back during my time here. I’m really looking forward to playing with him, honestly.

Mulder is averaging 11 points on 42.9 % shooting while grabbing 4.0 rebounds in three games with Golden State. The 6-foot-3 guard has scored in double-figures in the Warriors’ past two contests while eclipsing 30-minutes in each game.

The Kentucky product has three games remaining on his 10-day deal with the Warriors. If Mulder wants the opportunity to play with Curry, he’ll have to build off his impressive play to solidify his spot with Golden State beyond 10 days.

Steve Kerr on Steph Curry’s nerve damage in hand: ‘Zero concern in terms of re-injuring anything’

Steve Kerr provided a positive update on Stephen Curry’s nerve damage in his injured hand.

The Golden State Warriors are being cautious with Stephen Curry’s injured hand. The two-time Most Valuable Player has only played in four games all season due to a broken left hand he suffered in late October. The Warriors have postponed Curry’s long-awaited return target of March 1 to a later date.

One of the looming questions around Curry’s injury has revolved around the nerve damage in his hand. The six-time All-Star spoke to reporters recently about finding a “new normal” when it comes to the adjustments he’s made from nerve damage in his hand.

Steve Kerr spoke to reporters about Curry’s recovery before the Warriors tipped off against the Phoenix Suns. Golden State’s coach Steve Kerr provided a positive update on the nerve damage in Curry’s hand.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic:

Zero concern in terms of re-injuring anything. It’s just a feel thing for Steph. It’s nerve damage, that term sounds terrible, but I think all it really refers too is that area just feels kind of numb to him. It’s not anything of concern for the training staff in terms of re-injuring or anything like that. It’s just Steph’s got to get used to a different feeling in his hand, that’s all.

With Curry already being ruled out for Golden State’s next two games on the schedule against the Wizards and Denver Nuggets, his updated return date could be as soon as March 5 when the Toronto Raptors come to San Francisco. The extra time will give Curry more opportunities to scrimmage with the Warriors while adjusting to his nerve damage.

Marquese Chriss logs another impressive game in chase for Warriors’ future starting center spot

Marquese Chriss registered a double-double against the Sacramento Kings in only 25 minutes.

Even with a healthy Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors are still missing a true starting center. However, the arrival of Marquese Chriss might fill that opening.

The 2019-20 season has been filled with ups and downs for Chriss. He was signed during training camp and later waived midway through the season when the team needed to open a roster spot for Damion Lee.

The Washington Husky product was later brought back to Golden State on a two-way contract and is now on his way to being the Warriors’ starting center of the future.

The former lottery pick was held out against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday with a calf injury, but was able to suit up against his hometown team.

The Sacramento native tallied 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field while grabbing 10 rebounds. Against the Sacramento Kings, Chriss logged his second game scoring over 20 points with Golden State. Chriss recorded his fifth double-double of the season in only 25 minutes against the Kings.

After the Warriors 112-94 loss to their Northern California rival, Steve Kerr praised the performance of Chriss against the Kings.

Via Golden State Warriors Soundcloud:

I thought Marquese was great again. He’s strung together a really good couple of months here for us. He’s playing with a lot of energy and confidence; he was great again tonight.

Golden State trading Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks prior to the NBA trade deadline opened an opportunity for Chriss, and he’s taken advantage. Since the trade, Chriss has started 11 games and is averaging 14.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.

The 22-year-old center’s number could rise once Curry returns from injury. The former two-time Most Valuable Player has a knack for pulling defenders his way, opening up space underneath for the athletic ability of Chriss to shine.

If Curry can return by his target date of March 1, the new center-point guard duo will have 22 games to build chemistry into the offseason. How the two play in the final stretch of games will play a role in the candidacy for Chriss to win the Warriors starting center spot next season.

Watch: Steph Curry throws down off the backboard dunk in pregame workout

Watch Stephen Curry throw down an off the backboard alley-oop dunk in a pregame workout before the Warriors play the New Orleans Pelicans.

If his recovery goes to plan, Stephen Curry could be returning to the Golden State Warriors in one week. The two-time Most Valuable Player has missed all but four games in the 2019-20 season for the Golden State Warriors. However, over the past couple of months, Curry has checked off several boxes in his journey back to the court.

The six-time All-Star has been traveling with his teammates on road trips and participating in shooting workouts at Warriors practices. In one of the final steps of his broken hand rehab, Curry has been cleared for full-contact. In Golden State’s recent practice, Curry was involved in a scrimmage as he gears up for his return.

Curry’s been showing off his effortless jump shot throughout his rehab. Yet, when the New Orleans Pelicans came to San Francisco, the Davidson product took a different approach to his pregame warmup.

Before the Warriors tipped off against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, Curry slammed down an off the backboard dunk in front of the Chase Center crowd.

Via the Golden State Warriors:

If Curry can return March 1 against the Washington Wizards, he will have 22 games to finish out the season.