Stephen Curry says “no drama” in contract talks

Curry only played 21 minutes in Monday’s blowout victory, none in the fourth quarter. That’s all the time he needed to notch another career milestone, as the Warriors guard moved past DeMar DeRozan into 16th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Thus far, Curry’s production has exceeded his preseason ADP by a safe distance, as he’s been a top-5 player in nine-cat formats. The Warriors end their week with games against the Rockets and Spurs, two teams that should offer up greater resistance than the Pelicans did.

Curry’s sublime start to the year continued in this one as he topped the 40-point plateau for the second time in eight games. His signature sequence came in the final minute of regulation when he knocked down a three-pointer before sinking a pair of free throws and converting a go-ahead layup in the closing seconds. He added five points in overtime as Golden State was finally able to pull away for good. The 38-year-old legend has delivered first-round fantasy value so far, averaging 31.3 points through eight games. Are you not entertained? The Warriors are in line for a three-game week that features matchups against the Pelicans, Rockets and Spurs.

Despite a rough start to this game, Curry got going in the third quarter. After scoring seven points on 2-of-10 shooting in the first half, he scored 14 points in the third quarter alone and eight more points in the fourth to steal the win for Golden State. Curry has been unbelievable to start the season, which has him ranked as one of the best players in fantasy basketball to this point. He’ll look to stay hot against the Magic to wrap up the week on Saturday.

While he didn’t have his best night shooting the basketball, Curry extended his streak of games with at least 31 points to three. The Warriors star was at his best in the third quarter, shooting 6-of-9 from the field and scoring 18 points. Outside that period, the Suns kept Curry in check, but he still went home with a stat line that many fantasy managers will take without hesitation.

Curry is going to sit out Sunday for right knee injury management reasons. Will Richard is likely the top candidate to move into the starting lineup with Curry sidelined.

The Warriors got off to a terribly slow start, being outscored 38-15 in the first quarter. The bench came up big in the second quarter, setting the stage for Curry to do his usual work in the second half. He scored 17 of his 31 after halftime, helping the Warriors turn a 25-point deficit into a 17-point victory. During the fourth quarter, Curry moved into 18th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Dominique Wilkins. Over the last two games, he’s scored 75 points and knocked down 14 three-pointers.

Steph can still go crazy in games but it doesn’t happen as often with his age. Getting a perfect 16-16 from the free throw line is an incredible boost to your fantasy teams at this point in the week. As long as he is healthy, he will be one of the most exciting players in the NBA, and you can take any of these performances you can get as a fantasy owner.

For just the second time in his illustrious career, Curry finished a game without missing a shot. After making his lone attempt during the first half, the Warriors guard shot 7-of-7 from the field in the second half as they pulled away from the Nuggets. Given Yaxel Lendeborg’s play, the Warriors didn’t have to rely as much on Curry. If that continues, it would make the future Hall of Fame guard’s job a little easier.

Curry and Podziemski did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Suns for injury management reasons. Their returns will push Brandon Williams and Will Richard to the bench.

No surprise here as Curry said after Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies that he probably wouldn’t play against the Suns Saturday. With Brandin Podziemski also out, De’Anthony Melton and Will Richard could start and see significant minutes.