Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star, could return to action in a few games after rolling his ankle and limping off the floor in the final minutes of a home defeat to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

An MRI of the 35-year-old’s right ankle came back clear on Friday, the team stated Saturday. He will miss Saturday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs and will be reevaluated for a return on Tuesday, therefore he will also miss Monday’s game against the Spurs.

The update should alleviate Warriors supporters’ fears after Curry did not return in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s 125-122 loss.

Curry was retrieving the ball after getting a pass for a cut to the basket when he injured his right ankle. Before leaving, he let out several cries that were loud enough to be picked up by the TV microphones. His MRI findings ruled out ligament and tissue damage.Warriors head coach Steve Kerr informed reporters immediately after the game that he had not spoken with club trainers and did not have an update on Curry’s situation. Curry was not present for media availability, but Kerr noticed him soaking his right foot in an ice bath, maybe due to a fracture.Curry’s history of ankle problems extends back to his rookie season in 2010. He missed his first professional game due to a left ankle strain, and after missing eight games that season, he underwent ankle surgery. During his second season, Curry hurt his ankle twice in seven days.


The two-time NBA MVP has missed three games this season, leaving the Warriors 0-3 without him. In November, he missed two games due to a right knee injury. In January, the team rested him against the Milwaukee Bucks.


The Warriors are now ranked 10th in the Western Conference, just a half-game behind the ninth-place Los Angeles Lakers.

Following their games against the Spurs, Golden State will face the Mavericks on March 13 and the Lakers three days later.


Teammate Klay Thompson said the squad is ready to win while Curry recovers.