Stephen Curry’s injury scare puts fans on alert as Steve Kerr signals possible rest days throughout the season

Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star player, has remained loyal to the team ever since he was drafted close to two decades ago. Amid the new season, there have been concerns about Stephen Curry’s fitness after his injury plagued season last time. Now, Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr has hinted that Stephen Curry might not play all the matches in the new season.Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr hints that Stephen Curry might not be available for all the matches in the new seasonA few days ago, while speaking to reporters, the Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said, "We'll start trying to map out, week by week, what's what…But to be really frank, every year we run into this (situation) where, if we have a bunch of games stacked together, back-to-backs, we have fans that buy tickets expecting to see Steph — usually Steph, sometimes other players, people expecting to see vets — and then we have a back-to-back, and we don't play 'em.”Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr added, “So, I would just come out and tell the fans out there to be mindful when you're buying the tickets of the schedule. Take a look. Because we've got not just Steph but multiple vets we are going to try and manage, because it's the only way we can do this."The four time NBA champion Stephen Curry has not responded to the speculations yet as he has sparked concern about a new injury.Did Stephen Curry sustain an injury again just hours ahead of the new season?For the unversed, during an open practice scrimmage on October 18th, Stephen Curry planted his right foot awkwardly and left the floor limping. While it sparked major concern about Stephen Curry aggravating his injury from the last season in his right knee, head coach Steve Kerr quickly reassured fans after speaking with Curry in the training room, stating that "he's fine."Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors are all set to open their 2026–27 regular season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, October 21. While the injury is minor, team officials will continue to monitor his status over the coming days to determine if he will be cleared for the season opener.In the last season, Stephen Curry was limited to playing just 43 games out of 82 due to a combination of ankle, quadriceps, and knee injuries.The four time NBA champion also sustained "runner's knee" (patellofemoral pain syndrome) and bone bruising in his right knee which sidelined him for two full months between February and April.As the Golden State Warriors navigate through an injury plagued roster, all eyes remain on Stephen Curry.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.