Stephen Curry Out Wednesday with Ankle Injury; Reflects on Historic Career and Rivalries

Stephen Curry has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness, marking his first absence for this specific injury after tweaking it against the Spurs and re-aggravating it in Tuesday's loss to the Magic. The 37-year-old star, who also dealt with a lingering cold earlier this season, played 34 minutes against Orlando, scoring 34 points and dishing out 9 assists for 64 fantasy points. Since returning from his illness, Curry has been on a "heater," averaging 29.8 points on 48% shooting from the field and 39% from three-point range in 30.4 minutes over five games. His absence on the second night of a back-to-back, during a demanding stretch of 17 games in 30 days, highlights concerns about player injuries. Off the court, Curry recently parted ways with Under Armour after 12 years and launched his sneaker free agency, while also reflecting on his deep mutual respect and bond with LeBron James, with whom he co-hosts the "Mind the Game" podcast.