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Warriors Clear Stephen Curry for Hornets as Gui Santos Sits With Ankle Sprain

Kerr called Santos’ sprain minor, with further updates expected in the coming days.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 07: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks heads for the net as James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 07, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the LA Clippers 123-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Chase Center on January 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • After the Knicks win, Stephen Curry acknowledged he played through a quad contusion and was seen limping, per ESPN’s Anthony Slater.
  • Steve Kerr said Friday that Curry is good to go for Saturday’s game against Charlotte.
  • Gui Santos was ruled out for the Hornets matchup with a left-ankle sprain that Kerr described as not a really bad sprain, with his return still to be determined.
  • Without Santos, Kerr said the staff will consider going smaller with guard-heavy groups or using two-big lineups, including Al Horford with Quinten Post and sliding Moses Moody to the four.
  • Santos had recently secured rotation minutes, with Databallr tracking the Warriors as +8.7 points per 100 possessions in his non-low-leverage minutes, as Golden State sits at 23–19 during its eight-game homestand.