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Stephen Curry Expected to Return Friday, Kerr Carves Out Role for Breakout Guard Pat Spencer

Kerr plans a steadier backcourt to stabilize an offense that sagged without Curry.

Overview

  • Curry practiced fully and scrimmaged Wednesday and is described as day-to-day, with Kerr saying it looks promising he will play Friday against the Timberwolves.
  • Kerr said he will keep Pat Spencer in the rotation and intends to pair him with Curry in some lineups based on matchups and defense.
  • Spencer earned two recent starts and has produced efficient scoring and playmaking during Curry’s five-game absence, boosting Golden State to a 3–2 stretch.
  • Spencer remains on a two-way contract limited to 50 NBA games, and a conversion to a standard deal would require a cleared roster spot and workable cap space.
  • Draymond Green’s status for Friday is uncertain and Al Horford is out with sciatica, as the Warriors point to recent gains that have lifted their defensive metrics.