Warriors fans, get ready for a wild ride because Steph Curry is officially sitting out Sunday’s game against the Clippers for injury management, and he’s not alone. Draymond Green is also on the bench for injury management, both resting up for a back-to-back.
Curry’s Lingering Knee: The Early Season Headache
This isn’t just a random rest day for Steph. This decision screams early season strategy, especially when you dig into what’s been said about his health. NBC Sports’ Marcus Poole dropped a pretty big hint about what’s really going on, revealing “there’s at least some lingering concern about the knee.” That’s right, the knee problems from last season are apparently still a thing. Poole made it clear, saying “it can be managed, but it has to be managed and that’s a new thing for Steph because people always say he is the most conditioned guy in the League and now he has to manage a knee.” He did say Steph and his trainers have “devised ways to kind of work around that,” and Curry himself is “pretty confident that he’ll be able to go out there and put out 70+ games.” But for now, as NBA insider Brett Siegel reported, “The Warriors say Stephen Curry will not play on Sunday against the Clippers for injury management.” It means we’re probably gonna see him sit out a few more back-to-backs as the season rolls on.
Draymond Joins the Bench as Strategy Takes Center Stage
It’s not just Curry catching a break. Draymond Green is also out for the Clippers game, meaning the Warriors are going into Sunday’s matchup without two of their main guys. ESPN’s Anthony Slater confirmed, “Steph Curry and Draymond Green will both rest tomorrow night on the front side of a back-to-back against the Clippers. Injury management. That should clear them to face the Suns on Monday night.” This is a smart, albeit tough, pill to swallow this early. The Warriors have some seriously key players “nearing the end of their careers,” and the coaching staff isn’t about to wear them down when the season’s just getting started. The good news? The younger players on the squad have “shown they can hold things down,” making these tough calls a bit easier.
So what’s next? The Warriors are trying to win their fourth consecutive game Sunday night, even without Curry and Green. After that, they’re set to face the Suns on Monday night, with Steph and Draymond expected back in action. It’s clear the team is playing the long game with their older stars, a strategy we’ll be watching closely all season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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