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Stephen Curry's Contract Choice Could Lock or Free the Warriors' Roster

His decision on a two‑year, roughly $136–137 million extension will decide whether Golden State keeps room to chase stars in 2027 or accepts a max deal that limits short-term flexibility.

Oct 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
Jan 15, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Curry is eligible to sign a two‑year extension worth about $136–137 million with the Warriors, a choice that is now the central decision for the franchise.
  • Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy has said he is confident Curry will finish his career in Golden State while stressing that the final call is Curry’s to make.
  • A full 35% max extension would create large salary charges and cap holds that would materially restrict the Warriors’ ability to add high-impact free agents before those holds are resolved.
  • If Curry delays talks or accepts a below‑max deal the team could exploit projected salary‑cap growth and expiring guarantees next summer to pursue top-tier targets in 2027.
  • Curry, 38, missed significant time last season with a knee problem and faces a legacy trade‑off between maximizing his final payday and taking a team‑friendly route to chase another title, a path with historical precedents.