Overview
- On Saturday, Aug. 29, Stephen Curry officially became eligible to sign a two-year veteran maximum extension worth up to $136.7 million with the Golden State Warriors.
- Warriors leaders including GM Mike Dunleavy and owner Joe Lacob have publicly said they want Curry to finish his career in San Francisco and are prepared to offer the full max while remaining open to a smaller deal or a delayed timeline.
- A full two-year max signed now would lock Curry into guaranteed money but reduce Golden State’s ability to add high-end help before the 2026–27 season because the contract would consume large portions of the team’s salary commitments.
- If Curry delays signing, the team would preserve meaningful free‑agent flexibility for the 2027 offseason but the unresolved status could become a season-long distraction for the roster and coaching staff, according to multiple league insiders.
- Curry’s age and recent right-knee issues factor into the choice because signing now secures near-term earnings that would push his career pay past LeBron James while waiting could allow a longer three-year max next summer or a team-friendly discount that helps Golden State pursue other stars.