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Warriors miss offseason upgrade, leaving Curry facing play-in

9/9/2026

Summary

Warriors Disappoint Curry

The Warriors failed to improve their roster during the 2026 offseason, disappointing Stephen Curry.
They re-signed Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis and added Georges Niang and Brandon Williams.
Kendrick Perkins urged Curry to plan an exit; the Warriors face a play-in.
Stephen Jackson proposed trading Curry to the San Antonio Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and a 2026 first-round pick.
Fox’s contract is $222 million; the Warriors opened Aug. 29 to let Curry sign a $136.7 million deal.

Summary

Johnson Gives Backcourt

Coach Mitch Johnson will give Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper full backcourt duties in 2026-27.
Castle, 2024-25 Rookie of the Year, averaged 16.7 points, 7.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds.
Harper, 20, posted 11.8 points, 3.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and shot 50.5% from the field.
Charles Barkley said the pair could become the league’s next Steph-Curry and Klay-Thompson.

History

Historical Context

In 1867 Golden, Illinois incorporated on March 5 and was renamed Golden in 1881, later recording 648 residents in the 2020 census. The Warriors’ 2016 73-9 season and 2026 contract negotiations echo long-standing sports pressures to balance talent and salary-cap limits; Stephen Curry’s MVP year and a $201 million cap highlighted the financial stakes that now drive extensions like his $136.7 million deal.

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Warriors Disappoint Curry

The Warriors failed to improve their roster during the 2026 offseason, disappointing Stephen Curry.
They re-signed Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis and added Georges Niang and Brandon Williams.
Kendrick Perkins urged Curry to plan an exit; the Warriors face a play-in.
Stephen Jackson proposed trading Curry to the San Antonio Spurs for De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and a 2026 first-round pick.
Fox’s contract is $222 million; the Warriors opened Aug. 29 to let Curry sign a $136.7 million deal.

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