Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to a two-year, $148 million contract extension. ESPN reported the deal on the night of September 25. The agreement includes a player option for the 2028-29 season.
Curry will receive $20 million less than the maximum he could have earned. According to ESPN, he took the smaller amount to give the Warriors more salary cap space next off-season. Curry became eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million max deal in August. The two sides had been working on several contract ideas.
If Curry plays through the 2028-29 season, it will be his 20th year in the NBA. All of them have been with the Warriors. Curry is 38 years old. He was limited to 43 games last season. He missed much of the year with a lingering knee injury. Even so, he averaged 26.6 points per game. He also averaged 4.4 made three-pointers and 11.3 attempted three-pointers per game. All of those numbers were above his career averages.
Curry was drafted seventh overall out of Davidson in 2009. He is a 12-time All-Star. He has won two scoring titles, two MVP awards, and one Finals MVP award. He also has four NBA championships.
The Warriors are coming off a 37-45 season. That was their worst record in a non-shortened season since 2010-11.
Earlier this week, Curry said he wanted “no drama” with the contract talks. Training camp opens on September 29. Curry said he is excited to get back to work. He said he took advantage of the off-season and feels no hesitation about where he is physically.
Curry has career averages of 24.8 points per game. He also averages 4.0 made three-pointers and 9.4 attempted three-pointers per game. Both of those marks are NBA records. His career free-throw percentage of .912 is also an NBA record. He holds the NBA career records for three-pointers made (4,248) and attempted (10,073).
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Stephen Curry has decided to stay with the Golden State Warriors. He signed a two-year, $116 million contract extension. The deal came after a summer of speculation about his future. Many people thought Curry should ask for a trade. They felt the Warriors no longer had enough talent to compete for a championship. They argued he would be wasting his final productive years on a team that might not even make the playoffs.
A few days before signing the extension, Curry spoke to CNBC. He said he prefers challenges over the easy route. He said he is not the type of player who joins another team just to chase a title. He likes the idea of reimagining what success looks like for this particular team. He admitted the team will always try to get better. He also knows the league can change quickly. But he is ready for whatever comes.
At 38, Curry is at an age when many players look for a shortcut to a ring. Some Hall of Famers have joined contending teams late in their careers. Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, and Mitch Richmond did it to win their first titles. Ray Allen, John Salley, and Robert Parish did it to add one more. Curry was not interested in that path.
The Warriors had a quiet summer. They missed out on Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James. Their only notable addition is the 2026 No. 11 pick, Yaxel Lendeborg. They also signed Georges Niang and Brandon Williams in late August. By then, most big-name free agents were gone. Jimmy Butler is expected to miss the early part of the season, maybe even the first half, while recovering from an ACL injury. Still, Curry welcomes the challenge. His main wish is to stay healthy. He missed more than 30 games last season.
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy has faced criticism. A couple of weeks ago, Kendrick Perkins went after him on ESPN. Perkins said Dunleavy had failed to land a big star to help Curry and Draymond Green. He said Dunleavy needed to do his job and build a championship roster. But if Curry himself is not complaining, then that criticism loses its force. Curry says he loves the challenge of making the most of what the team has. He wants to turn the Warriors back into contenders.
FAQs
Q. How much is Stephen Curry’s new Warriors extension worth?
A. The two-year extension is worth $148 million.
Q. Does Curry have a player option?
A. Yes, Curry has a player option for 2028-29.
Q. How many seasons could Curry play with the Warriors?
A. Curry could play his 20th NBA season in 2028-29.
Q. How many NBA championships has Curry won?
A. Curry has won four NBA championships.
Q. Why did Curry stay with the Warriors?
A. Curry wants to help the Warriors return to championship contention.
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