Warriors believe Stephen Curry MRI showed best-case scenario, should be ready for start of playoffs

Jason Dumas: Not an ideal situation regarding Stephen Curry and his left foot sprain, but the organization believes the results of his MRI and the time he will miss is the best case scenario that could’ve resulted from this. He should be ready to …

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Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
On NBA Today reporting on the Warriros’ outlook in light of the injury that will hold Stephen Curry out until the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/kh98R0bahR4:57 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Looking at some of the near-term ramifications for the Warriors without Steph Curry theathletic.com/3192369/2022/0…4:56 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
Steph Curry out indefinitely with foot injury after ‘dangerous’ play nypost.com/2022/03/17/ste… via @nypostsports
Dangerous doesn’t mean dirty…is a charge/block dangerous? Yes…dirty? No – 3:26 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Stephen Curry’s injury nearly led to the #Warriors worst nightmare coming to fruition.
#NBA
sportscasting.com/stephen-curry-…3:15 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
The Warriors are +509 when Stephen Curry is on the court this season and -78 when he is off.
Among players to play 1,500 minutes, that +587 swing is the 2nd-largest in the NBA this season, behind only Nikola Jokic (+593). – 2:20 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Not an ideal situation regarding Steph Curry and his left foot sprain, but the organization believes the results of his MRI and the time he will miss is the best case scenario that could’ve resulted from this. He should be ready to play by April 16th, the start of the playoffs. – 2:00 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on initial optimism that Golden State’s Steph Curry (foot sprain) will return before the start of the Western Conference playoffs: es.pn/3CT1DYA12:56 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Stephen Curry reportedly out indefinitely with sprained foot, “optimism” he is back for playoffs nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/17/ste…12:37 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Steph Curry is out indefinitely with a sprained ligament in his foot. Curry got hurt when Marcus Smart dove for a loose ball. Steve Kerr yelled at Smart and, after the game, called it “a dangerous play.” basketballnews.com/stories/warrio…12:29 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Sprained foot expected to keep Steph Curry out of next Wednesday’s game at Heat, per multiple reports. Would have been his 20th game against Miami. – 12:28 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
UPDATE: Stephen Curry sidelined indefinitely #NBA
https://t.co/GnZ73gAk04 pic.twitter.com/5NhknXGvkb12:16 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star out indefinitely with sprained ligament in left foot
cbssports.com/nba/news/steph…11:51 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Steph Curry this season:
25.5 PPG
5.2 RPG
6.3 APG
60.1 TS%
He is one of only five players this season averaging 25/5/5 on 60 TS%. pic.twitter.com/cezZEQOrUZ11:50 AM

Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
Steph Curry will be out three weeks with a sprained toe, a #Warriors’ team source tells me. Steph suffered the injury during last night’s loss to the #Celtics. Golden State just needs their superstar PG to be back for the playoffs. – 10:38 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Stephen Curry leaves game with injured foot, MRI results pending (VIDEO) nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/17/ste…10:26 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Marcus Smart will be called ‘dirty’ for diving on Stephen Curry’s leg, but @Brad Botkin says the Celtics guard did nothing wrong
https://t.co/eYG6Wu21Ll pic.twitter.com/NEFBEj3eGL9:19 AM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
“I saw the kick. But shit happens. I’ve kicked somebody before, so it is what it is.”
Steve Kerr lost his shit at Marcus Smart for injuring Steph Curry diving for a loose ball. But as Smart defends himself for defending all out, he has an ironic ally.
theathletic.com/3191381/2022/0…3:22 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
JTA’s perspective on the Marcus Smart loose ball dive that hurt Curry: “I don’t think it was a dirty play. Could’ve probably been a bit more cautious. But when you play that hard and all you know is to do that…it’s kind’ve like me diving over the scoreboard for the ball.” pic.twitter.com/kyfy7PKx2n2:33 AM

Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Draymond Green on Marcus Smart hurting Steph Curry:
“I can’t call it a dirty play. I will say that was probably an unnecessary dive…The Ball is literally in front of him, so if anything, you can say it was unnecessary, but I can’t call that a dirty play.” – 1:46 AM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Draymond Green on Marcus Smart’s dive for the ball that resulted in Steph Curry’s injury: pic.twitter.com/656yujqJtB1:40 AM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Draymond Green on Marcus Smart’s dive injuring Steph Curry:
“I can’t call it a dirty play. I would say it’s an unnecessary dive…If you said someone on the Celtics team dove for the ball, I’d tell you right away Marcus Smart dove for it.” – 1:35 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
After tonight, Mikal Bridges took over as the NBA’s plus-minus leader:
1. Mikal, +521
2. Curry, +509
3. Tatum, +483
4. CP3, +419
5. Jokić, +396
11. Giannis, +343
33. Embiid, +263
53. Morant, +182
58. DeRozan, +169
87. Luka, +113 – 1:35 AM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Smart on his collision with Curry: “I hate to see any injury, so I hope Steph’s alright. We looked at it. I didn’t even see him, just saw the ball, I dove on the ball, and tried to make a play. And unfortunately that occurred so I’m really down right now about it. But that was it – 1:32 AM
Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Let’s hope tomorrow on show we’re talking about Celtics’ suffocating defense against Warriors rather than what Warriors do without Curry. Fingers crossed. – 1:24 AM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Jordan Poole when asked if he saw Curry in the locker room after the game: “Maybe.” – 1:16 AM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Stephen Curry was knocked out of Wednesday’s game against Boston after suffering a left foot injury diving for a loose ball in the second quarter.
The @sfchronicle has more on that, and other takeaways from the Warriors’ 110-88 loss.
https://t.co/Di84hoH4d1 pic.twitter.com/039Iov2T0Q1:04 AM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Marcus Smart said he was really down about injuring Steph Curry diving for a loose ball and defended himself against considering that a dirty play. Said he doesn’t mind the arguing with Steve Kerr and opposing coaches arguing with him in general. – 1:03 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
To celebrate his birthday, Steph Curry gifted Warriors’ fans with a 47 point performance against the Wizards. Here’s a look at the highlights. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/14/hig…1:00 AM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Jan 9, Klay Thompson returns, Draymond Green goes out.
March 14, Draymond returns.
March 16, Stephen Curry goes out.
Warriors leaders have played 1.5 games the past 2-plus seasons. Haven’t started together in 33 months. They still don’t know how good they can be – 12:59 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kerr said he talked with Marcus Smart after the game and “we’re good” but he thought Smart dived into Curry’s knee and called it a “dangerous play.” #Celtics #Warriors12:49 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star to undergo MRI after Celtics’ Marcus Smart lands on his foot
cbssports.com/nba/news/steph…12:48 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Here’s the full Steph Curry update from Steve Kerr, plus his take on what he felt was a “dangerous” play from Marcus Smart pic.twitter.com/RhEMvHc0my12:43 AM

Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Stephen Curry is getting an MRI on his left foot right now, Steve Kerr says. He shrugged when asked what his concern level is. “We’ll know after the MRI.” – 12:43 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry is getting an MRI tonight. – 12:42 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry is getting an MRI right now on the top of his foot. Warriors waiting on results. – 12:41 AM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Steph Curry is undergoing an MRI right now in his L foot. – 12:41 AM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry is getting an MRI right now. – 12:41 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After appearing to suffer an injury in the second quarter against the Celtics, Steph Curry was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to left foot soreness. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/16/inj…12:37 AM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors fall to the Celtics 110-88.
As of now, the severity of Curry and Moody’s injuries are unknown. – 12:26 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics get a key 110-88 win over shorthanded #Warriors. Tatum 26, Brown 26, Smart 20; Poole 29, Thompson 19 (8-24 FG), Curry (left game with foot injury). – 12:25 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
No Curry, Klay or Draymond on the court. Nothing going right. And Poole went AT the Celtics. – 11:53 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Explosive third quarter from Jordan Poole. Scored 19 points after only having two at halftime. Dragged the Warriors back into this game without Steph Curry. This is his eighth straight 20+ point game, producing from a fluctuating role. – 11:52 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Stephen Curry injury update: Warriors star ruled out vs. Celtics after Marcus Smart lands on his foot
cbssports.com/nba/news/steph…11:49 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors say Stephen Curry won’t return tonight. – 11:30 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Warriors say that Stephen Curry will not return for tonight’s game against the Celtics because of left foot soreness. – 11:28 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry officially out for the game with what team is calling left foot soreness following this play pic.twitter.com/6edSJxQszv11:28 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Per @ROSGO, Stephen Curry (ankle) will not return tonight for the Golden State Warriors – 11:28 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry (left foot soreness) will not return to tonight’s game, the team announced. – 11:28 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Stephen Curry will not to return to the game, per Warriors. Left in the second quarter with left foot soreness. – 11:28 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Warriors say Stephen Curry (left foot soreness) will not return to tonight’s game. – 11:28 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Steph Curry has been ruled OUT for the rest of the game. #Celtics #Warriors11:27 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Warriors: Stephen Curry will not return to the game. He left in the second quarter with left foot soreness. – 11:27 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Stephen Curry is out for the rest of the game, per the Warriors. – 11:27 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Steph Curry is officially done for the night – 11:27 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
No Curry on floor for Warriors to start second half. – 11:26 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
No Steph Curry to start the second half. Looks like his night is over. – 11:26 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Steph Curry is not on the bench to start the second half. #Celtics #Warriors11:25 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors come out for second half . . . still no sign of Curry or Moody or Celebrini – 11:25 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry isn’t starting the second half and is still in the locker room. Moses Moody isn’t on the bench either. – 11:25 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Neither Steph Curry or Moses Moody emerged from the locker room for the second half. – 11:25 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Both Curry (L foot) and Moody (R shoulder), left the floor in the first half, are questionable to return to Warriors tonight. – 11:19 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Steph Curry’s (left foot soreness) and Moses Moody’s (right shoulder) return status is TBD. – 11:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Warriors 48-32 at half. Brown 14, Tatum 11, Smart 10; Thompson 12, Curry 3 (left game in 2Q with leg injury).
FG%
BOS 37.5
GSW 29.3 – 11:11 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Stephen Curry (left foot soreness) and Moses Moody (right shoulder) both TBD for Warriors. – 11:11 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors say they haven’t determined if Stephen Curry (left foot soreness) and Moses Moody (right shoulder) will return tonight. – 11:11 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Update from Warriors:
Stephen Curry: left foot soreness
Moses Moody: right shoulder injury
Return is TBD for both.
Celtics lead Warriors by 16 heading into halftime. – 11:11 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Warriors say that Stephen Curry (left foot soreness) and Moses Moody (right shoulder) are both “TBD” to return. – 11:10 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors are calling it left foot soreness for Steph Curry and a right shoulder issue for Moses Moody, return TBD tonight. – 11:10 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Steph Curry (left foot soreness) and Moses Moody (right shoulder) are both questionable to return, per Warriors – 11:08 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors staff was upset with both of these Marcus Smart plays. First one was a roll up of Steph Curry’s leg that has him currently in the locker room, second ruled a flagrant on Klay Thompson. Kerr was telling refs to review both plays, mimicking a leg chop to officials. pic.twitter.com/6edSJxQszv11:04 PM

Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Moody (R arm) first, now Curry (L ankle) . . . into the locker room for examination – 11:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Steph Curry limped off after getting his ankle rolled up on. Tried to run it off, but couldn’t stay in. – 10:59 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Steph Curry is headed for the locker room, was limping on the last couple of possessions #Celtics #Warriors10:58 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steph Curry tweaked his left ankle. Tried to walk it off, but instead just headed to the locker room. – 10:57 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Stephen Curry just went back to the locker room after getting his ankle rolled up diving for a loose ball. – 10:57 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Marcus Smart’s dive for the loos ball rolled up Curry’s left ankle – 10:57 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Steph Curry is limping now. – 10:56 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Looks like Steph Curry’s left leg was rolled up near the sideline diving for a loose ball. He’s trying to limp it off and stay in the game, but he’s hurting. – 10:56 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Stephen Curry is limping… – 10:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 23-17 after one
Smart – 8 points
Rob – 4 points, 6 rebounds
Tatum – 4 points, 4 rebounds
Brown – 4/2/2
Celtics – 39.1% FGs
Celtics – 3-11 threes
Thompson – 5 points
Curry – 3 points
Moody – 3 points
Warriors – 33.3% shooting
Warriors – 3-15 threes – 10:36 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Curry, Klay and Draymond are on the court together as the first quarter comes to a close.
BOS 23, GSW 17 – 10:34 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Curry threw that thang behind his head like he’s Pistol Pete. – 10:22 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Curry comes out firing with a 3-pointer from the left wing. Missed another from the same spot on the next trip down. – 10:13 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors starters tonight against the Celtics:
Stephen Curry
Jordan Poole
Klay Thompson
Otto Porter Jr.
Kevon Looney – 9:37 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Tonight’s starters vs the Celtics: Steph Curry, Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Otto Porter Jr., Kevon Looney – 9:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Warriors starters:
Kevon Looney
Otto Porter Jr.
Klay Thompson
Jordan Poole
Stephen Curry – 9:33 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors starters tonight vs Celtics
Steph Curry
Jordan Poole
Klay Thompson
Otto Porter Jr.
Kevon Looney – 9:33 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
👀 @Stephen Curry reps for QUEEN LUCY HARRIS on his Curry Flow 9! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/g26R1Ovk0n9:10 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Solid effort from the Nets to start — on the second night of a back to back. Getting contributions up and down the roster without Kyrie and Curry. The defense has also been good. After all the flat performances over last couple months, Nash really has to like this one. – 8:22 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays. Not a good night for WiFi here. Nets-Mavs tips shortly. Brooklyn looking to make it five in a row. Will have to do so with no Kyrie or Curry. Updates coming. – 7:32 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Cam Thomas (back contusion) is available for the #Nets, while Seth Curry (left ankle soreness) is out vs the #Mavericks. – 6:11 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Per Steve Nash, Seth Curry is out tonight. No timetable still for Ben Simmons, who had an epidural while the team was in Orlando Tuesday.
Same starters for Mavericks — Luka, JB, Dinwiddie. – 6:10 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
No Seth Curry tonight for Nets. Cam Thomas a maybe. Ben Simmons had an epidural on his back in hopes of accelerating his recovery and relieving his symptoms. – 6:04 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Nets G Seth Curry won’t play tonight against the Mavs due to left ankle soreness. Tipoff is at 6:30 CT in Brooklyn. – 6:02 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per Nash: No Curry. Cam Thomas is game time decision. Ben Simmons received an epidural in his back yesterday trying to speed up the process. 6:45 tip @theeagledallas5:50 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Seth Curry out tonight. Nash is hoping he can play on Friday. – 5:49 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says Seth Curry is out tonite.
Ben Simmons had an epidural to help relieve his back symptoms. – 5:49 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says Seth Curry is out again tonight vs. Mavericks. The Nets hope he plays Friday. – 5:48 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Seth Curry is out tonight vs the #Mavs, but expected to play the next game. #Nets5:48 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said Seth Curry is out tonight against Dallas. He expects him back Friday. Cam Thomas is a game-time decision. – 5:48 PM

More on this storyline

Adrian Wojnarowski: Initial evaluation of Steph Curry’s sprained ligament in his left foot offers optimism that he can return by the start of the playoffs in mid-April, but he’s expected to see specialists soon for further evaluation, sources tell @Ramona Shelburne and me. -via Twitter @wojespn / March 17, 2022
Shams Charania: Warriors star Stephen Curry has been diagnosed with a sprained ligament in left foot that will sideline him indefinitely, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . X-rays on the foot returned negative Wednesday night – meaning no fracture or major damage, a sigh of relief. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / March 17, 2022