Take a moment to read this news release from the Warriors. Then take a moment to think it over. Here goes:

LARRY RILEY STATEMENT REGARDING STEPHEN CURRY INJURY STATUS

“At the end of last season, Stephen Curry was examined by Dr. Mark Myerson in Baltimore and Dr. Bob Anderson in Charlotte, both renowned foot and ankle specialists.  Both doctors recommended ligament reconstruction on his right ankle, which was performed by Dr. Anderson in May of 2011.   Since that time, Dr. Tim McAdams and the Stanford medical team have continued to work with Dr. Anderson and the Warriors’ athletic training staff regarding Stephen’s ankle. His summer-long rehabilitation went extremely well and no problems were encountered until he suffered a sprain of the ankle at Sacramento on December 20.

“Stephen performs functional tests well.  He is taped, wears an ankle brace and has a different shoe.  For no lack of effort on anyone’s behalf, the problem has continued.  At this point, Stephen will continue to receive treatment and rehabilitation and his status is day-to-day.   He will be evaluated by Dr. McAdams prior to our game in Oakland on Saturday, when we hope to determine the best way to proceed.”

OK, let me give my reaction. There is no news in this news release — news releases usually dispense news like so and so got traded, etc. The purpose of this release seems to be strange, to deflect blame from the Warriors for the mess that is Stephen Curry’s ankle.

I never thought to blame anyone. I always thought the Warriors did the best they could and this has been bad luck. Now, I wonder. Is there something the Warriors are covering up? Is there something else I should know?

I don’t understand a team sending out a release like this. I still say the Warriors should have traded Curry for CP3. There is an internet rumor of a trade — Curry for Dwight Howard. Ridiculous. Curry’s value is down the dumper. Curry for Dwight Howard? That’s a laugh.