Curry Suffers Ankle Tweak in Loss to Kings

The Warriors star says he's not worried about the injury as he looks to play more minutes against the Clippers.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:37pm

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Early in the first quarter of Friday's 124-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings, Stephen Curry suffered an ankle injury scare. A photo showed Curry rolling his ankle after a steal by Devin Carter. Curry ended up playing 15 minutes in the first half and 12 in the second, saying he isn't worried about the ankle and wants to play his 'normal minutes' of at least 32 on Sunday against the Clippers.

Why it matters

Curry's health is crucial for the Warriors as they fight for playoff positioning. The team will want to ensure he is fully healthy heading into the postseason, but Curry is eager to play more minutes to help the team secure a higher seed.

The details

After the steal by Devin Carter, Curry started moving gingerly around the court. The broadcast didn't show a clear angle of the injury, but a photo taken by a Bay Area News Group photographer showed Curry rolling his ankle. Curry ended up playing 15 minutes in the first half, going 1-of-6 from the field with 3 points, before looking better in the second half with 8 points on 2-of-2 shooting in 12 minutes.

  • Early in the first quarter of Friday's 124-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings, Curry suffered the ankle injury.
  • Curry played 15 minutes in the first half and 12 in the second half of the game.

The players

Stephen Curry

The two-time NBA MVP and star player for the Golden State Warriors.

Devin Carter

A player for the Sacramento Kings who stole the ball from Curry, leading to the ankle injury.

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What they’re saying

“As long as it's not my knee, I can deal with ankles. I've been dealing with that forever.”

— Stephen Curry, Warriors Player

What’s next

Curry said he wants to play his 'normal minutes' of at least 32 on Sunday against the Clippers. The Clippers' lineup decisions will depend on the outcome of the Trail Blazers-Kings game, as the Clippers will want to secure the 8th seed if the Blazers lose.

The takeaway

Curry's ankle injury scare is a concern for the Warriors, but the star player is not overly worried about it and is eager to play more minutes as the team jockeys for playoff positioning. The team will need to carefully monitor Curry's health to ensure he is fully ready for the postseason.