Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said before Sunday's Game 4 that Curry (foot) is "very close" to having an unlimited minute restriction, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curry played 31 minutes off the bench in Game 3 after playing 22 and 23 in the first two games of the series. Kerr's comments suggests that the former MVP could be reinserted into the starting lineup soon, but the coach hasn't committed to a starting lineup for Game 4. Across three playoff appearances this season, Curry has averaged 25.7 points, 4.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 25.3 minutes per game.

Curry ended Thursday's 118-113 victory over Denver with 27 points (9-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 31 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

While it remains odd to see Curry coming off the bench, the Warriors might not have issues continuing with that approach since it's clearly working, and there's no reason to fix something that's not broken. Through three games in the series against Denver, Curry is averaging 25.7 points per game while shooting 44 percent from deep despite logging just 25.3 minutes per contest.

Curry will see his workload increased for Thursday's Game 3 at Denver, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curry played 22 minutes in Game 1 and 23 minutes in Game 2. While Golden State hasn't needed him to play more, he'll be available to do so as the team looks to go up 3-0. Through the first two games, he's totaled 50 points, eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block with just three turnovers.

Curry produced 34 points (12-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 126-106 win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Curry came off the bench and played only 23 minutes Monday, but he led Golden State with 34 points on a magnificent 12-for-17 shooting line. The superstar point guard made all seven of his two-point attempts and went 5-for-10 from beyond the arc; according to the Associated Press, he became the first player in the shot-clock era to to score 30-plus points in 23 or fewer minutes during a playoff game. Jordan Poole started again and put up another big effort with 29 points, but given Curry's big game and Hall of Fame resume, it stands to reason that he'll eventually be back in the starting unit once he's fully ramped up following his month-long absence due to a foot injury.

Curry will come off the bench for Monday's Game 2 against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

As he did in Game 1, Curry will once again come off the bench Monday evening, resulting in another start for Jordan Poole at point guard. The sharpshooter logged 22 minutes in Saturday's victory, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Warriors continue to ease him back into game action, especially with Poole showing that he's more than capable of getting the job done of late.

Curry supplied 16 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Saturday's 123-107 win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Curry was initially expected to be in the starting lineup, but he ultimately came off the bench while Jordan Poole remained in the starting unit. That was largely due to Curry's minute limit, as the superstar point guard hadn't played since March 16 due to a left foot injury that still isn't 100 percent. He missed his first five shot attempts in the contest but warmed up as the game progressed and went 5-for-8 the rest of the way. Meanwhile, Poole had another big game with a team-leading 30 points on just 13 field-goal attempts, so Curry likely won't be rushed into playing big minutes as he continues to manage the injured foot while getting back into top game shape.

Curry will come off the bench for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

A late lineup change has taken place, and Curry will end up coming off the bench during his return. He'll also be on an unspecified minutes limit. Jordan Poole gets the nod at point guard.

Curry (foot) will play in Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. He's expected to be on a minutes limit.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Curry's minutes limit isn't immediately clear, and the Warriors may let game flow dictate his workload. The star point guard last played March 16, so he'll be making his return following a month-long absence.

Curry (foot) is probable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he's expected to be available, Curry will be on a minutes limit. It's not clear yet how restrictive the limit will be, but fantasy managers looking to invest in Curry for the postseason need to at least be aware that he's not 100 percent healthy for Game 1. The star point guard last played March 16, so he'll be making his return following a month-long absence.

Curry (foot) continues to trend in the right direction ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against Denver, but coach Steve Kerr said Thursday that Curry will face a minutes restriction if he's ultimately cleared to play, Marcus Thompson of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Curry emerged from Thursday's full-contact scrimmage without any issues, and though he acknowledged that he still has discomfort in his foot, he told reporters afterward that he's "optimistic" about his chances to play in Game 1. While the Warriors may not tip their hand until Saturday, it certainly appears as though the two-time MVP will be back in the lineup after missing the final 12 games of the regular season with a sprained left foot. If Curry does indeed play, it's unclear how many minutes he'll see, but Kerr noted that the superstar won't see his usual, 30-to-35-minute workload.