The Golden State Warriors have secured their cornerstone franchise player for the foreseeable future, agreeing on Friday to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with veteran guard Stephen Curry, according to league reports. The new deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, ensuring that the 12-time All-Star remains with the organization where he built his legendary career.
Curry, 38, was originally slated to make $62.5 million during the upcoming campaign before heading toward unrestricted free agency. Under the terms of this new agreement, the two-time regular-season MVP is positioned to finish out a 20-year career exclusively with the Warriors, provided he plays beyond 40.
Financial Compromise and Salary Cap Flexibility
The newly minted extension actually falls roughly $20 million short of the maximum amount Curry could have commanded under NBA financial rules, which would have paid him closer to $136 million over the same span. By accepting a slightly reduced yearly payout—roughly $56 million for the 2027-28 season and $60 million for 2028-29—Curry has provided the Warriors front office with vital financial breathing room heading into future summers.
According to financial tracking across the league, the maneuver leaves Golden State with additional cap space to maneuver around the salary cap as they seek to build a competitive roster around their aging superstar. Curry previously emphasized that his contract status would not become a distraction for the locker room as the team prepared for the year ahead, stating plainly, “I don’t want there to be any drama.”
Chasing Another Title Despite Recent Struggles
As he enters a new season with four championship rings already on his resume, the NBA’s all-time leading three-point shooter remains focused on securing at least one more title before eventually stepping away from the hardwood. Golden State has experienced fluctuating fortunes since capturing the Larry O’Brien Trophy during the 2021-22 NBA Finals, missing the playoffs twice over a four-year span.
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Last season brought notable adversity for the franchise, as the Warriors finished with a 37-45 record—their lowest result since a 23-43 campaign back in the 2011-12 season, excluding the 2020-21 season. Injuries heavily disrupted the rotation, most notably for Curry himself, who was limited to just 43 games due to a variety of physical ailments, including a patellofemoral syndrome, bone bruises, and a left quadriceps strain and contusion.
Historical Milestones and Longevity
Despite missing extended time, Curry’s individual resume remains unmatched in franchise history. He stands as the Warriors’ all-time leader in both total points and assists, while also holding the league’s all-time benchmarks for three-pointers made and free-throw percentage.
He is also closing in on historic overall milestones. Curry sits just 141 points shy of cracking the NBA’s top 20 all-time scoring list and needs 353 more assists to join that exclusive club as well. Achieving that feat will place him alongside LeBron James, James Harden, and Oscar Robertson as the only players in league history to rank inside the top 20 in both career points and assists.
Locking in this two-year extension puts Curry on track to become one of only three players in NBA history to spend 20 seasons with a single franchise, joining Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, and Udonis Haslem. His total career earnings are also projected to surpass historic milestones under the new arrangement.
Opening Night on the Horizon
The Warriors will officially tip off their 2026-27 regular season on October 21 against the Los Angeles Lakers. With his long-term future in Northern California settled, Curry can direct his full attention toward steering Golden State back into postseason contention.
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