Report: Warriors could sit Curry, Green vs. Raptors

December 16, 2021 - 3:21pm

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 in New York. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

The Golden State Warriors could give some veteran players, including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the night off on Saturday in Toronto when the team faces the Raptors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Draymond Green hinted at an expected rest night in Toronto on Saturday for the veterans. Steve Kerr said no official decision has been made, but seems like Warriors are leaning toward sitting Curry/Draymond/maybe others against Raptors.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 16, 2021

It marks the Warriors’ first visit to Toronto since the Raptors beat Golden State in the 2019 NBA Finals.

The absence of Curry would be a disappointment for many Toronto fans after the Warriors star broke the record for career three-pointers earlier this week.

The game will be the first NBA contest in Toronto to be played at half capacity after Ontario unveiled new rules this week to combat the current COVID-19 surge.

The game in Toronto is the second game of a back-to-back for the NBA-leading Warriors (23-5), who are in Boston on Friday.

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