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Curry Delays Warriors Extension and Keeps 2027 Cap Decision Open

Not signing now preserves roughly $100 million in potential 2027 spending, which will force the franchise to choose between a final title push or a broader roster overhaul.

Overview

  • Stephen Curry has not signed the two‑year extension he became eligible for in August and remains unsigned as training camp nears.
  • Curry told ESPN he wants “no drama,” said the extension “is going to happen,” and reiterated his goal to finish his career with the Warriors.
  • Under the NBA’s Over‑38 rules Curry can only sign a two‑year maximum now worth about $136.7 million, a structure that limits both his term and the team’s immediate cap math.
  • Analysts estimate that if Curry waits to sign the Warriors could have roughly $100 million in 2027 cap space, a sum that would materially increase the team’s ability to pursue one or more star players.
  • Curry’s recent injury history (he played 43 games last season) and Golden State’s quiet offseason increase the stakes of his timing because his choice will shape whether the team pursues an urgent title run or preserves flexibility for a larger rebuild.