Curry to miss two more weeks with shoulder injury
Reigning NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry will miss at least two more weeks for the Warriors as he recovers from a partial dislocation of the left shoulder he suffered Dec. 14 against the Pacers.
The 34-year-old Curry, who is averaging 30.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists, has missed the last four games for the defending champions. The Warriors said he is making progress, with another exam scheduled in two weeks.
The Warriors face the Grizzlies in the fourth game of the NBA’s Christmas Day quintupleheader in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference semifinals. Memphis is playing on Christmas for the first time.
The Knicks, who kick off the quintupleheader against the 76ers, are extending their record for Christmas appearances, getting picked to play for the 55th time.
The Lakers face the Mavericks in the second game as LeBron James makes his 17th Christmas appearance, which will break a tie with Kobe Bryant for the most in NBA history.
The third game features the Bucks against the Celtics in a double rematch. Milwaukee beat Boston on Christmas last year, and the Celtics topped the Bucks in seven games in last season’s Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Nuggets, who face the Suns in the fifth game, are seeking their first Christmas win since 1994.
† Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis suffered a right hand injury Friday against the Wizards and will undergo further testing to determine how much time — if any — he will miss, sources told ESPN.
SOCCER
Pelé’s family gathers at hospital
Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at a hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November.
Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under “elevated care” related to “kidney and cardiac dysfunctions.”
No other hospital statements have been published since.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Pitt QB Slovis transferring to BYU
Quarterback Kedon Slovis is transferring from Pittsburgh to BYU. Slovis, who had transferred from USC to Pitt, has one year of eligibility left. It will be his third collegiate destination and third in a different league.
† Former Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei is expected to transfer to Oregon State. Uiagalelei would have two years of eligibility and a favorable chance to earn the No. 1 spot for a team with plenty of upside.