Warriors Make Unfortunate Steph Curry Announcement After Lakers Game

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry had to miss a week of action after suffering a pelvic contusion on March 20 against the Toronto Raptors. Since Curry’s return on March 28, the Warriors have gotten back to their winning ways. And, on Thursday, they extended their winning streak to four after defeating LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116. Curry, coming off a 52-point outing against the Grizzlies, had another solid night against the Lakers, tallying 37 points and six assists. Doncic, on the other hand, did not make a 3-point shot for the first time in 144 games. The Warriors, eying a fifth consecutive win, have another challenge on Friday night, facing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. But Golden State’s injury report is a bit concerning. According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, along with the official NBA injury report, the Warriors have listed Curry as questionable for Friday night’s game, still working through his left

pelvic contusion. Along with Curry, Jimmy Butler (left forearm strain) and Gary Payton II (left thumb ligament partial tear) have also been ruled as questionable against the Nuggets. “Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Gary Payton II will be listed as questionable for the Warriors tonight vs Nuggets,” Slater wrote on X. “Butler has a forearm strain, but it’s minor. Curry still has that bruised tailbone. Payton could make his return from absence from thumb injury.”

Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Gary Payton II will be listed as questionable for the Warriors tonight vs Nuggets. Butler has a forearm strain, but it’s minor. Curry still has that bruised tailbone. Payton could make his return from absence from thumb injury. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 4, 2025 Following the second night of their back-to-back against the Nuggets, Curry and the Warriors will have Saturday night off before hosting Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Golden State (45-31) owns the No. 5 seed in the West at the time of this article, looking to move past the No. 4 seed Lakers (46-30) and the No. 3 seed Nuggets (47-30).

Steph Curry Sends Clear Jonathan Kuminga Message After Lakers Game

The Golden State Warriors extended their hot streak with a 123-116 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, continuing their surge since acquiring Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline.

The victory came despite strong showings from LeBron James and Austin Reaves, who both dropped 30-point performances for LA. Steph Curry was once again the driving force for Golden State, following up his 52-point explosion against the Memphis Grizzlies with a game-high 37 points against the Lakers. Curry caught fire in the second half, scoring 25 points to keep the Lakers at bay and secure another key win. Brandin Podziemski also made his presence felt, tallying 28 points-22 of which came in the first half-while Jonathan Kuminga added 18 points to help the Warriors improve their position in the tightly packed Western Conference.

Kuminga’s season has been marred by injuries, limiting him to just 42 games so far. The 22-year-old forward has shown flashes of his potential, averaging 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 25 minutes per game, but hasn’t quite met the lofty expectations many had for his fourth year in the league.

That scrutiny hasn’t gone unnoticed, and Steph Curry took a moment after the win to publicly back his teammate. “I think we need to just let this guy play basketball,” Curry told reporters. “We don’t have to have a declaration after every game. We don’t have to be in a situation where we are judging every minute he’s out there.”

Kuminga recently returned from a lengthy ankle injury that sidelined him for 31 straight games. He rejoined the lineup on March 13 against the Sacramento Kings, only to suffer another ankle knock shortly after in the Warriors win over the San Antonio Spurs. He missed just one game before suiting up again versus the Lakers. In his 10 games since returning, Kuminga is averaging 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, showing steady progress despite the setbacks. As the postseason nears, the Warriors will be hoping Kuminga stays healthy and continues to contribute, as they aim to make another deep playoff run behind the leadership of Curry and their reshaped core.