Soo it sounds like Stephen Curry might not return on Sunday after all. Or maybe he will.
“I think he [Steph> needs to scrimmage more before he’s really ready to play.... Yesterday’s report was news to us.”“It’s not official. Nothing’s official. Steph will play when he’s ready.”Steve on the report that Steph is returning Sunday. pic.twitter.com/i8Zh5LlUGi
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 26, 2020
This update is, at least, mildy concerning.
Payne added, “I don’t think there’s any risk of reinjury to the hand.”
— Kerith Burke (@KerithBurke) February 28, 2020On Tuesday, Shams had scooped the Sunday reintroduction.
Warriors star Stephen Curry will return to the Golden State lineup on Sunday against the Wizards, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Curry on track for comeback four months after surgery on his broken left hand.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 25, 2020After that Shams report, conflicting information immediately surfaced.
Stephen Curry will be officially re-evaluated Friday. https://t.co/5AzYR3uAxf
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) February 25, 2020Last Saturday, Curry was cleared for contact and scrimmaged for the first time since fracturing his left hand on Oct. 30 against the Phoenix Suns.
“I hope so. It’s still a week away.”Steph is hopeful that he’ll return March 1st (his original target date). pic.twitter.com/TM2b6wOE62
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 22, 2020The two-time MVP didn't hide the fact that his hand doesn't feel completely "normal'"due to lingering nerve damage from surgery.
"When you have 280 pounds laying on your hand, it's bound for something like that to happen. Thankfully it's responding but it's just a slow process," Curry said. "I'm getting used to what the new normal is. It definitely feels different than the right."
“When you have 280 pounds laying on your hand, it’s bound for something like that to happen.”“I’m getting used to what a new normal is. It definitely feels different than the right.” pic.twitter.com/q1raJG1m8R
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 22, 2020He also commented on the Warriors acquiring Andrew Wiggins after sending D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota.
"You look at our lineup and it obviously makes sense in terms of the position that he plays and the skill set that he brings," Curry said. "I'm excited about it... He's a walking 20 points for sure."
“He’s a walking 20 points for sure.”“Honestly, this is a 15 month journey to hopefully Spring of next year where we’ll be at a high clip in terms of what we’re about.”Steph on Wiggins and the Warriors future -- pic.twitter.com/iZG1kmfPVQ
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 22, 2020Is he worried about his return 'ruining' Golden State's lottery odds? Nope.
Reporter: “What do you say to people who say ‘Steph’s coming back, he’s going to screw up the lottery odds.’”Steph: “I’m gonna do what’s right for me. That’s about it.” -- pic.twitter.com/JRmvq9Pj5B
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 22, 2020Sunday's tip-off from Chase Center is at 5:30pm on 95.7 The Game.
