The Golden State Warriors‘ fate recently took a distasteful turn. In the clash against the Chicago Bulls, Stephen Curry went down with an ankle injury, landing awkwardly during a missed layup. There were no significant updates near the game’s conclusion, as Steve Kerr shared that Curry ended his ankle with a “bucket of ice” in the locker room.

However, as new updates come in, questions continue to loom around Curry’s presence on the court. Moreover, it also raises interest in Golden State’s comeback run for a playoff spot. With that, analysts from First Things First delve into what the future holds for the franchise.

NBA analysts mark a dim future for GSW in Stephen Curry’s absence

In his stance of citing a “cruel twist” for the Warriors, Nick Wright assumes for a Warriors downfall in Stephen Curry’s absence. With that, Nick and Chris Broussard turned the spotlight on Chris Paul and Andrew Wiggins. The two contemplate whether CP3, in what might be one of his last seasons, has enough in the tank to help the Warriors stay afloat. Moreover, Chris mentions the instrumental role that Wiggins can play, suggesting a perfect time for the former All-Star to work through his slump.

The Warriors, despite a dismal season, had a ray of light shining on their chances to playoff through the play-in games. Fortunately, they have clinched the 9th spot in the conference, and are 5 1/2 games separated from the 11th spot, strengthening their post-season chances. However, if Curry misses significant time, the analysts believe that they could probably replicate the disappointment from 2019-20, where the Warriors were one of the worst teams in the league.

Moreover, the challenging time will test the gears left in Paul’s arsenal. Being the next best option for handling the ball, it can force him to tiring outings by leading the entire Warriors unit. Moreover, Andrew Wiggins has the chance to reinstate his worth with the franchise, one that was seen during the Warriors 2022 championship glory.

When will Steph return to action?

The good news is that Stephen Curry avoided any serious injury to his ankle, according to updates circulated on Friday. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski’s update resonates with a clean MRI on Steph’s ankle.

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With that, chances are that Curry won’t miss a long stretch. However, the Warriors are yet to update on the angle. The team is waiting for deeper insights from Rick Celebrini, head of the team’s Sports Medicine and Performance, and will give an official statement tomorrow.