Full Breakdown
Stephen Curry’s Contract Future with the Golden State Warriors
8/12/2026, 10:38:42 PM
Core Event – Extension Eligibility and GM Outlook
Stephen Curry, the 38-year-old two-time NBA MVP, will be eligible for a two-year contract extension on Aug. 29.
Background & Context
The Warriors entered the 2025-26 season after missing out on free-agent LeBron James and pursuing other marquee names such as Anthony Davis and Jaylen Brown without success. The team re-signed veteran Draymond Green to a one-year, $27.7 million deal and added players including Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II. Injuries limited Curry to 43 games last season; he missed 39 games with a right-knee issue and posted averages of 26.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds per contest, shooting 39.3 % from three-point range.
Data & Statistics
- Current contract: $62.6 million extension covering the 2026-27 season.
- 2025-26 season averages: 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds per game; 39.3 % on 11.3 three-point attempts.
- Games missed: 39 of 82 due to a nagging right-knee injury.
- Team record: 37-45, finishing 10th in the Western Conference and exiting the play-in tournament.
Official Statements & Responses
Dunleavy repeatedly stressed that Curry’s desire to stay is “consistent” and not expected to change at any point in the upcoming season. He noted that the Warriors will manage Curry’s workload given his age and knee health. Owner Joe Lacob was referenced only in the context of a potential trade discussion, which Dunleavy said would be considered only if Curry initiated it.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm pretty confident Steph will finish his career here.” — Mike Dunleavy, general manager
- “I think there’s two things I’m confident about Steph: He really, really wants to win, and he wants to finish his career as a Warrior,” — Mike Dunleavy, general manager
- “Ultimately it’s his call, his decision, whether that’s allowing his contract to run out and move on or — look, if he comes to me and wants to be moved, Joe and I will talk it through,” — Mike Dunleavy, general manager
- “I’m pretty confident Steph will finish his career [with the Warriors],” — Mike Dunleavy, general manager
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Social-media speculation has suggested Curry might request a trade, but the franchise characterizes those posts as “nothing more than speculation clicks” and notes no concrete request has been made. No other outlet provides a contrary statement about Curry’s intentions, leaving the rumor as an unverified claim.
What’s Next
Curry’s eligibility for a two-year extension begins on Aug. 29. The Warriors expect to negotiate a new deal at that time, aiming to keep the star guard on the roster while continuing to build a competitive roster for the post-Curry era.
