Stephen Curry Injury Update: Out at Least a Week with Hamstring Strain — Return Uncertain for Remainder of Series
As of Thursday, May 8, 2025, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain suffered during Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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MRI Result: Confirmed a Grade 1 strain.
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Timeline: Curry will be reevaluated in one week, ruling him out for Games 2, 3, and 4.
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Coach Steve Kerr: Called it “hard to imagine” Curry playing Game 2; added that the team is “planning for him not to be available.”
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Curry’s Take: Acknowledged hamstrings are “tricky” and stressed he’s not rushing back.
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Impact on Team: Despite a Game 1 win, his absence creates uncertainty for the rest of the series.
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Earliest Return: Game 5 on May 14—though return depends on his condition.
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Medical Insight: Hamstring injuries carry a high recurrence risk, making cautious recovery essential.
With Curry sidelined, the Warriors must lean heavily on other stars, including Jimmy Butler, to stay competitive against a rising Timberwolves squad.