Overview
- Curry becomes eligible on Saturday, Aug. 29, to sign a two‑year, $136.7 million extension with the Golden State Warriors.
- Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob have publicly expressed confidence Curry will finish his career in Golden State.
- A full max extension would add roughly $136.7 million to Curry’s near‑$62.6 million 2026‑27 pay and would consume a large share of the projected $164.9 million salary cap, limiting the team’s ability to add high‑priced supporting stars.
- Analysts say Curry could preserve practical roster flexibility by accepting a below‑max deal or delaying a decision so the Warriors can chase 2027 free agents, but a delay risks creating a lingering media and locker‑room distraction.
- Reporting also notes that if Curry signs the extension his cumulative NBA salary would surpass LeBron James’ totals, and the outcome will largely determine Golden State’s plan for its next title push.