Rugged schedule, Steph Curry’s illness force Warriors to take early precautions

Rugged Schedule and Illness Prompt Early Precautions for Warriors

Head coach Steve Kerr has confirmed that point guard Steph Curry will not play in Wednesday’s game against Sacramento. Curry has been battling a worsening cold for the past few days and appeared unwell during his postgame press conference after the Warriors’ 118-107 victory over Phoenix at Chase Center.

Although Curry acknowledged that the illness impacted his performance, he initially did not rule out playing the next game, expressing his usual determination to stay on the court despite health issues. However, Kerr quickly dismissed this, prioritizing player health and rest.

“I don’t care what the doctors say, we got to get him some rest. I’ll make the decision right now, he’s not going to play tomorrow.”

The Warriors currently hold a 5-3 record and will be missing Curry, with the possibility that star wing Jimmy Butler could also be sidelined. Butler had played through lower back soreness in the first half but aggravated the injury, leading to his removal from the game at halftime after just 14 minutes.

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Author's summary: Due to a demanding schedule and illness, the Warriors are resting Steph Curry and possibly Jimmy Butler to protect their health ahead of upcoming games.

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The San Francisco Standard The San Francisco Standard — 2025-11-06

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