Golden State Warriors star undergoes x-ray after injury scare

The Golden State Warriors suffered major injury concerns during their Friday night preseason game against the Sacramento Kings.

Superstar Steph Curry left the game in the second quarter after jamming his right index finger and did not return.

Curry, a 10-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion, eventually had to have his jammed finger x-rayed. The results came back negative and Curry was listed as day-to-day, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported.

Steph Curry: Jammed right index finger. X-rays negative, according to Warriors. Day after day.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 12, 2024

The Warriors told reporters that after jamming his finger, Curry was able to complete his normal postgame workout routine.

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The Golden State Warriors honor Steph Curry before the game

Before the Warriors’ preseason game against the Kings, the team honored Steph Curry for winning the gold medal as part of Team USA at the Paris Olympics.

Brought home the gold 🥇

congratulations @stephencurry30 about securing a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics! pic.twitter.com/vy5QqAAOTV

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 12, 2024

Teammate Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr, who also coached Team USA, were on the court to celebrate with Curry.

It was Curry’s first time competing in the Olympics.

In the end, the Warriors defeated the Kings 109-106. Golden State will conclude its season on October 23rd with a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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