Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, the team announced on Friday night. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal starts with the 2027-28 NBA season and includes a player option for the second year. If Curry opts to play both seasons, he will reach his 20th NBA campaign and will be 41 years old.
The extension comes with a $20 million discount compared to the maximum salary Curry could have accepted from the Warriors. This financial concession is partly aimed at allowing Golden State to strengthen its roster around him. Curry addressed the team’s future ambitions during an interview on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio channel, saying, “You could ask me, you could ask Steve Kerr, you could ask Draymond (Green), we still believe that we can be that team. I think our challenge now is to reimagine what that looks like. And, you know, we have a veteran team. We need health on our side.”
Curry’s availability remains a significant factor for the Warriors. He played just 43 games last season due to injury but still performs at a high level when on the court. His presence continues to attract fans, sponsorships, jersey sales, and national TV coverage for Golden State.
The veteran guard has long expressed his desire to remain with the Warriors, famously stating, “I wanna be a lifer with Golden State.” On Friday, he made that intention official. He acknowledged the realities of aging and the limits of longevity in professional sports, telling the radio show, “Oh, I’m close to it. Look, Father Time is undefeated. We know that. And there’s an idea of how far can I push this high level of play that I got, what expectations I have for myself.”
The extension secures Curry’s commitment to Golden State through the remainder of his career. The Warriors confirmed the deal via their official Twitter account, sharing the news with fans worldwide.
According to Yahoo Sports.