Stephen Curry injury: Golden State Warriors REVEAL the length of NBA star's absence
STEPHEN CURRY'S expected lay-off time has been revealed by the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry limps off the court during game after leg injury
The star injured his knee during a clash with team-mate JaVale McGee in the third quarter of Friday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks.
Curry underwent an MRI scan today, which found the star sustained a sprained left medial collateral ligament.
And it has been revealed the 30-year-old will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
A statement, released by the Golden State Warriors, reads: "Warriors guard Stephen Curry underwent an MRI on his left knee today, the results of which revealed a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain.
"Curry suffered the injury during the third quarter of last night's 106-94 victory over Atlanta.
Steph Curry suffered a serious knee injury against Atlanta
Stephen Curry limps off after the clash
He will be re-evaluated in three weeks
"He will be re-evaluated in three weeks."
Curry is expected to return in time for the play-offs if all goes well.
Speaking on Friday, Golden State coach Steve Kerr said: “I definitely do not have an ominous feeling.
Stephen Curry injury length revealed by the Golden State Warriors
“I definitely feel like I'm disappointed for Steph, mostly, tonight.
“We'll see how long he has to be out.
"We'll have guys coming back in the next couple weeks, and we've got enough and we can push forward and we can win a lot of games and hopefully we get Steph back at some point.”