Overview
- Stephen Curry signed a two‑year, $116 million extension with a player option that gives the Warriors short‑term cap flexibility while he follows a rehab plan that reduces on‑foot work.
- Curry says his right knee is feeling good after an offseason focused on underwater treadmill work to preserve aerobic fitness without heavy joint impact.
- A tense media day exchange ended with Curry walking off after a question about lowered expectations, highlighting sensitivity around the team’s outlook as camp begins.
- Golden State enters camp with major absences: Kristaps Porziņģis is out indefinitely with an unspecified health issue and Jimmy Butler plus Moses Moody will miss the early season as they recover from knee injuries.
- Coach Steve Kerr, with Frank Vogel influencing the defense, is installing new spacing and cutting concepts while leaving three starting spots open to competition, a move that keeps the roster flexible for midseason adjustments.