Overview
- Warriors governor Joe Lacob publicly dismissed reports that the team intends to trade Stephen Curry and said the rumors are “clickbait,” while acknowledging Golden State actively pursued LeBron James but failed to sign him.
- Curry is expected to remain in San Francisco and will be eligible for a two‑year, up to $136.7 million extension on August 29, a step the franchise and media reporting say is likely to happen.
- After missing on major headline additions this offseason the Warriors largely stood pat and re‑signed veterans, which leaves an older, injury‑prone core entering the season with limited new upgrades.
- Klay Thompson has said he wants to play for a contender but remains under contract in Dallas for one year; the Mavericks prefer to trade his $17.4–$17.5 million expiring deal instead of granting a buyout, which narrows suitors’ options.
- Analysts and outlets have floated blockbuster trade scenarios to retool around Curry, but those proposals are speculative and no concrete multi‑team deals have surfaced so the Warriors’ path to meaningful change is unresolved.