Stephen Curry has already started the next step. The Golden State Warriors guard flew back to San Francisco after the team’s shootaround, per Anthony Slater of ESPN. He will spend the next week working with Rick Celebrini.
Curry’s Recovery Plan
Curry is dealing with a right oblique abdominal tear. The Warriors announced Thursday that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charania also reported that Curry is expected to miss close to a month.
The trip home means Curry will spend his first week of recovery in San Francisco. He will not travel with the team.
How the Injury Happened
Curry left Wednesday’s loss to the Houston Rockets in the first quarter. He was holding his right side as he headed to the locker room. The Warriors ruled him out with right abdominal soreness, and he left for an MRI.
Golden State Warriors Have Dealt With This Before
He hoped to start this season healthy. Then he sprained his right ankle in practice on Oct. 18, less than a week before the opener. He was ready for the start of the season.
Jimmy Butler is also out. He played 38 games last season before a torn ACL in January ended it.
What’s Next for the Golden State Warriors
The Warriors lost 123-85 to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in their first game without Curry. They have two days off before facing the New Orleans Pelicans. The team will lean on Yaxel Lendeborg and the rest of the roster while Curry heals.
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