Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry flirted with a triple-double for the Warriors Friday night, dishing out five assists, grabbing five rebounds, and exploding for 39 points (14-38 FG, 6-15 3PT, 5-7 FT) in a 127-120 loss to the Timberwolves.

Fantasy Impact

Curry continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out two or more assists, grabbing two or more rebounds, and scoring 14 or more points in each of his last five games. The veteran guard continues to flash explosive offensive output while leading an aging Golden State starting five, averaging 28.5 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 33.0% so far this season.

Stephen Curry is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Fantasy Impact

Curry was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, including scrimmaging, and is cleared to play in Friday’s game. It’s unclear whether he will be on a minutes restriction after missing the Golden State Warriors’ last five contests. With his return, Pat Spencer, Will Richard, Brandin Podziemski and De’Anthony Melton could all see a dip in minutes.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Steph Curry practiced on Wednesday and could return on Friday against the Timberwolves.

Fantasy Impact

Kerr said Curry was a full-go at practice, including scrimmaging. He will have a chance to return on Friday from his quad injury, but he has not gotten the green light yet.

Stephen Curry (quad) is set to be sidelined for at least a week.

Fantasy Impact

Curry suffered a quad injury during Wednesday's loss to the Rockets. The team has determined that he will be sidelined for at least a week, and his absence could extend a bit beyond that depending on how well treatment works for his issue. Fantasy managers should be expecting Moses Moody and Buddy Hield to step up and see a lot more work than usual for the next few games in his absence.

Stephen Curry was diagnosed with a right quad contusion in Wednesday's loss against the Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

Curry went back to the locker room in the final minute. He will undergo an MRI at which point a further timetable should be announced.