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Warriors GM Won’t Rule Out Curry Trade Discussions

8/14/2026

Summary

Dunleavy Mulls Trade

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. said he and Joe Lacob would discuss a trade if Stephen Curry asked.
Dunleavy called the team “super aggressive,” although the roster saw no free-agent signings, no trades, and no pursuit of targets such as Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Analysts say the Warriors could trade Curry for draft assets or picks, although they appear to keep him as the Dec. 15 deadline nears, despite criticism.

Summary

Curry Extension

Stephen Curry can sign a two-year, $136.7 million extension on Aug. 29, the key date for his contract status.
Stephen Curry missed 39 games with a right-knee injury, finishing the season at 26.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds.
Moses Moody tore his patellar tendon on March 23, further thinning the Warriors’ depth.
The Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11, who led the Summer League to a championship and earned MVP.

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Historical Context

In July 2010, LeBron James announced his free-agency move to the Miami Heat, a decision that reshaped NBA player mobility. The NBA reported James signed a four-year, $110 million contract, while ESPN highlighted a 20 percent surge in league-wide salary-cap spending. Similarly, Golden State’s GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob weigh Curry’s potential trade or $136.7 million extension as the Dec. 15 deadline looms. The precedent shows high-profile stars can dictate franchise direction, prompting teams to balance roster depth with financial flexibility in upcoming seasons.

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Dunleavy Mulls Trade

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. said he and Joe Lacob would discuss a trade if Stephen Curry asked.
Dunleavy called the team “super aggressive,” although the roster saw no free-agent signings, no trades, and no pursuit of targets such as Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Analysts say the Warriors could trade Curry for draft assets or picks, although they appear to keep him as the Dec. 15 deadline nears, despite criticism.

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