Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be sidelined for at least the next three games of the Western Conference semifinals thanks to his hamstring strain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Charania reported Friday on The Pat McAfee Show that Curry "could be back for Game 6 at the earliest."

It was reported that the earliest Curry could return is in Game 6 if necessary. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, while the Warriors are taking a very cautious approach, the 37-year-old Curry is heading in the right direction.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry could return for Game 6 of the Minnesota Timberwolves series. Curry suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Game 1. The Warriors and Timberwolves are tied at 1-1.