UNDATED (AP) — The Golden State Warriors could have Steph Curry in the lineup when they open their Western Conference quarterfinal series against Denver.
Curry participated in a full scrimmage and said he’s optimistic he can play in Game 1. The two-time NBA MVP also expects to start the game if he’s cleared to play.
Curry hasn’t played since March 16 due to a sprained ligament in his left foot.
In other NBA news:
— The league has fined Hornets forward Miles Bridges $50,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd following his ejection from Wednesday night’s play-in game loss to the Hawks in Atlanta. After picking up two technical fouls for arguing a call, an agitated Bridges left the floor for the locker room and was heckled by a male fan in the tunnel. He then heaved his mouthpiece in that direction, hitting a young female.
— Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley has been fined $30,000 for what the league declared “inappropriate statements.” The NBA punished him for the “egregious use of profanity” in a media interview and social media post following the team’s play-in game victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
