NBA Injury Update: Key Players Sidelined
Warriors Lose Curry to Ankle Sprain
The Golden State Warriors have been dealt a major blow with the news that Stephen Curry has suffered an ankle sprain and will be sidelined for at least two weeks. Curry, the team's leading scorer and reigning NBA MVP, injured his ankle in the first quarter of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night.
The Warriors are already without Klay Thompson, who is recovering from a torn ACL. Curry's injury is a significant setback for the team, who are now 2-2 in the new season.
Lakers' Davis to Miss Multiple Games with Calf Strain
The Los Angeles Lakers have also been hit by an injury to a key player, with Anthony Davis suffering a calf strain in the team's win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Davis is expected to miss multiple games, but the Lakers are hopeful that he will be back in action soon.
The Lakers are already without LeBron James, who is recovering from a groin injury. Davis' injury is another blow to the team, who are now 1-3 in the new season.
Other Notable Injuries
Other notable injuries around the NBA include:
- Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury.
- Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is day-to-day with a knee injury.
- Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is out indefinitely with a quad injury.
These injuries are a reminder of the physical toll that the NBA season can take on players. With a long season still ahead, it is likely that there will be more injuries to come.