Steph Curry is taking a timeout from the NBA playoffs.
The Golden State Warriors point guard will miss at least game two of the Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after sustaining a Grade 1 left hamstring strain May 6, according to multipleoutlets.
The Warriors also confirmed that Steph sustained the hamstring injury during game one.
“Stephen Curry, who exited last night’s game against the Timberwolves with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter with a strained left hamstring, underwent an MRI this morning,” the team shared in a statement to X (formerly Twitter) May 7. “The MRI confirmed the injury as a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Curry will be re-evaluated in one week.”
Following their win over the Timberwolves in game one, Warriors coach Steve Kerr weighed in on Steph’s condition after he left the game with a visible limp.
“We don’t know yet,” Kerr told reporters during a post-game press conference May 6, per ESPN. “But with a hamstring, it’s hard to imagine that he would play Thursday.”
The coach continued, “He’s obviously crushed. But the guys picked him up and played a great game, and obviously we’re all concerned about Steph but it’s part of the game.”
While it is unclear when the 37-year-old—who shares kids Riley, 12, Ryan, 9, Canon, 6, and Caius, 11 months, with wife Ayesha Curry—will return to the series, his teammate Jimmy Butler III shared some encouraging words toward Steph.
“I think we all want [No.] 30 back, that is for sure,” the forward said during the press conference. “But we want him to do his best for himself, best for our group. Until then, we can hold down the fort. I know we can.”
Butler’s confidence was echoed by fellow forward Draymond Green, who also praised his teammate’s leadership.
“We know what Jimmy’s capable of,” Green shared with reporters. “Jimmy’s capable of carrying a team. He carried a team to the Finals twice. So we won’t panic. We will figure out what that means.”
He added, “We have the best coaching staff in the NBA. We know they’ll put us in a good spot and let us know what our offense looks like without Steph if we have to go on without him. We got full confidence in the guys that are on this team that we can make plays, can make shots.”
The Warriors will face off against the Timberwolves on May 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
For a deeper dive into Steph’s life when he’s not on the basketball court, keep reading…
Say Cheese
Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry, Riley Curry, Ryan Curry and Canon Curry pose for a pic in June 2023.
Mommy & Me
Ayesha shared this pic of herself and daughter Riley on the child’s 11th birthday in June 2023.
Family on the Court
Steph celebrated Christmas on the court with Ayesha and their kids in 2022.
Joy to the Currys
When you wear matching pajamas and have holiday traditions, how can Santa not stop by your house with a few presents? Well done, Currys!
Star of the Show
Riley joined her dad for a post-game interview in 2015.
Do-Gooders
The couple helped launch the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in 2019.
Family Fun
They’re not average parents, they are cool parents! Ayesha and Stephen were able to score tickets to The Lion King premiere in 2019.
Equality Matters
Back in August 2018, Stephen penned an essay about gender equality.
“I want our girls to grow up knowing that there are no boundaries that can be placed on their futures, period,” he wrote for The Player’s Tribune. “I want them to grow up in a world where their gender does not feel like a rulebook for what they should think, or be, or do. And I want them to grow up believing that they can dream big, and strive for careers where they’ll be treated fairly. And of course: paid equally.”
Fanning Out
Whether cheering in the stands or voicing her fandom on social media, Ayesha never hesitates to support her husband and his team.
“I’m such a passionate fan. I can’t help myself,” she shared on E! News’ Daily Pop in 2017. “I’m such a fan.”
Celebrate Good Times
After the 2015 NBA Finals, Stephen received a whole lot of love from his wife Ayesha and daughter Riley.
Support System
It’s not all about the basketball court. When Ayesha released her book The Seasoned Life in 2016, Stephen couldn’t help but attend several book signings including one at Williams-Sonoma.
Go Dad
Stephen met up with his biggest cheerleaders when he won the 2017 NBA Finals.
