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Curry said that since his return, he doesn't think about his ankle during games. He's happy with the organization's decision to rest him 16 days after the latest sprain and feels he's playing on a stronger foundation because of it. He has new shoes, new taping methods and new between-game training. But he can't escape the thought that he might have to deal with the postgame pain for the rest of his career. "I hope not," Curry said. "It's a full-time job of trying to rehab every day and doing the extra stuff just to keep my ankle right. I hope that staying on top of it while continuing to play on it will help me get through this, and next year, it will be just like a normal ankle." San Francisco Chronicle

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How does your ankle feel? Curry: The ankle is feeling good. It doesn’t respond well after games. It takes me a while to get back, get the soreness out of it. But during the games I don’t think about it, it feels good. You can be in shape or what you think is in decent shape to play, but when it gets to the schedule we have and being ready in the fourth quarter that’s a process after missing so much time. CSNBayArea.com

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Curry and his wife Ayesha have tweeted that they are expecting their first child. "It's gonna be the husband, me and little Curry next fall -- I can't wait," Ayesha Curry tweeted last week. Stephen added in a tweet of his own: "We didn't waste any time LOL." The two were married in Charlotte in the summer of 2011. Charlotte Observer

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Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is hopeful of returning Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. Curry has missed the past eight games with a sprained right ankle. "Hopefully I can go," Curry said after Friday morning's shootaround. "I've just got a couple more hurdles to clear before I can do that." Contra Costa Times

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While Curry was smiling after practice at the Cleveland Clinic (the Cavalier’s practice facility), it was very clear he was not happy about not being selected for Team USA. He joined Danny Granger as the only two players from the 12-man roster at the 2010 World Championships not on the roster for 2012. Even with his ankle issues, being left off did not sit well with Curry. CURRY: “Very disappointed. I had a great experience with it two years ago, playing with those guys and coach K and the whole experience. I had my hopes up that I was going to be able to repeat that – at least make it to the trial stage … try to at least make it to that level where you have an opportunity. That’s kind of the way I approached the World Championships, just to be able to have the opportunity to try out and actually make the team and win a gold medal. I wanted that same experience, so I’m really disappointed. But it’s motivation for 2016.” Contra Costa Times

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Everyone is trying to be careful, because Curry, 23, is a promising young NBA star. He has stayed off the ankle for more than a week now, but the rest break might go on for a week or more beyond that even though Curry is antsy to get back on the court. "I haven't ruled it out," Curry said during a phone interview Friday about the possibility of him playing tonight on the Warriors' only trip to Charlotte this season. "But I guess I'd say it's unlikely. I'm not putting on extra pressure on the idea of playing this game just because it's a homecoming thing. We all have to be smart about it. If we have to sacrifice a couple more games to make sure this is the last time I have to deal with it and it's not a nagging issue anymore, then that's what we have to do." Charlotte Observer

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Warriors general manager Larry Riley and Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith met on Thursday afternoon over lunch in downtown Oakland, and there is little doubt the names of Howard and Stephen Curry came up. CSNBayArea.com

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Riley confirmed the lunch before the Warriors-Magic game on Thursday night, and said it’s not unusual for him to meet with or grab a bite to eat with executives from other teams. “I have a few commitments before the game and I wasn’t sure I’d get to talk to him for more than two or three minutes,” Riley said. “So, I figured this would be a way to have a longer conversation.” CSNBayArea.com

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The best chip the Warriors have in any potential trade talks involving Howard is point guard Stephen Curry. But Curry has been plagued by ankle issues this season, and there is uncertainty about his long-term future. It is highly unlikely that Smith -- or an NBA general manager, for that matter -- would trade for Curry until and unless there is resolution on that ankle. CSNBayArea.com

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But the biggest hindrance to the Warriors' strategy is the diminished trade value of Stephen Curry because of his ongoing bout with ankle injuries. The Warriors balked at including Curry in a potential trade for Paul, and soon will find that Curry's injury red flag could scuttle any major trade package they may try to put together. CBSSports.com

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No new structural damage has been detected in Stephen Curry's right ankle, and the Warriors point guard's status remains day-to-day, according to general manager Larry Riley. "Stephen will continue to receive treatment and undergo rehabilitation therapy," Riley said in a statement Tuesday. "He will be cleared to play whenever he is able to pass a functionality test on his right ankle." Contra Costa Times

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There is growing concern that Stephen Curry’s ankle injuries may be chronic, and that could affect his trade value if the Warriors decide to move him for an All-Star-caliber player. Curry is their most marketable player but has already sprained his ankle twice this season following offseason surgery . Boston Globe

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And if co-owner Joe Lacob is to come through on his bid to land a star player, Curry figures to play a huge role. Team sources confirmed reports the Warriors have made a play for Orlando’s Dwight Howard, even if he doesn’t sign a long-term extension. But if that is to happen, Curry would either be involved in the trade or part of the enticement for Howard to re-sign. From Curry’s end, this is a contract year for him, and these ankle issues could affect his new deal. Golden State can sign Curry to an extension at the end of this year, and a source close to Curry said he wants an extension. "You learn to play through it. Dell’s at home right now and his ankles are as big as oranges," said Curry’s mother, Sonya, referring to former NBA player Dell Curry, Stephen’s father. "It’s a process that he’s working through, and we are confident he can do that. Boston Herald

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Curry tweaked the ankle for the third time this season in the third quarter of Wednesday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Curry and general manager Larry Riley said the ankle will be re-evaluated on Saturday in the Bay Area. “This one didn’t respond as well as I wanted it to today,” Curry said. I think we’re going to get on the phone with all the doctors who have looked at it in the past – obviously Dr. Anderson, who did the surgery in Charlotte (in May) – and see if there’s some kind of measurable level I have to be at to play. CSNBayArea.com

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Marc J. Spears: Warriors list @Stephen Curry as day to day due to ankle injury that will be re-evaluated by team doctor Saturday. Twitter

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“That could be sooner rather than later. We’ve been on the same page before but now we’ve got to make sure there’s a goal we’re trying to get to with pain tolerance level or something functional so that we can limit this happening again.” Warriors general manager Larry Riley said the evaluation of Curry’s ankle will take place on Saturday and that a proper course with how to proceed will follow from there. “He’s taped, he’s wearing a brace, he’s got a different shoe and it continues to happen through no fault of anybody’s efforts,” Riley said. CSNBayArea.com

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Curry said his ankle last year wasn’t 100 percent, either, but never got bad enough to miss significant time. The injury cost him eight games a year ago. Curry said he had “repetitive tweaks” last year but “this is different.” While Curry isn’t officially ruled out for Friday’s game, he indicated he likely wouldn’t play. At this point, it would seem like a stretch for Curry to play Saturday night against the Utah Jazz. CSNBayArea.com

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Vince Thomas: Keith Smart has a tough gig with Kings. Lots of talent that may/not complmnt, no leader. Also...he and Steph Curry werent best pals Twitter

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Warriors pont guard Stephen Curry ruled himself out of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers because his sprained right ankle "didn't respond as well as I wanted." He said he doesn't know yet how long he will be out. Curry said he will confer with all the doctors involved on Thursday -- including Bob Anderson of OrthoCarolina, the foot and ankle specialist who did Curry's surgery in May -- to determine the next course of action. Contra Costa Times

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For the Magic to become intrigued with package, two things would likely have to appeal to them: rebuilding around young point guard Stephen Curry; and the Warriors’ salary-cap space to absorb the three years and $34 million left on Hedo Turkoglu’s contract. The possibility of the pursuit could be complicated by questions about the sturdiness of Curry’s surgically repaired right ankle. The Warriors are willing to part with either of their two guards – Curry or Monta Ellis – but teams clearly will watch how Curry recovers from his recurring ankle sprains. Yahoo! Sports

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