Stephen Curry Signs Two-Year, $116 Million Extension With Warriors

Just days before the start of a new NBA season, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors reached an agreement on a reported two-year, $116m contract extension that secures his historic career with the only franchise he has ever represented. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the agreement on Friday, which ties the four-time NBA champion to the team through the 2028-29 campaign and includes a player option for that final year.

While Curry was eligible to command up to $136.7 million if he pursued every last dollar under league rules, the 38-year-old point guard opted for a financial discount. By leaving more than $20 million on the table, Curry reinforced his commitment to finishing his career in the Bay Area rather than entertaining a late-career move to another contender.

Chasing Challenges Over Ring Chasing

Speculation surrounding Curry’s future spiked during the summer after the Warriors missed out on marquee targets like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James. Some analysts suggested the star guard should demand a trade to chase another ring elsewhere, drawing comparisons to veterans like Gary Payton, Ray Allen, and Robert Parish who switched franchises in the twilight of their careers.

Curry dismissed those notions directly in an interview with CNBC’s Alex Sherman, making it clear that jumping ship to join an established powerhouse held no appeal for him.

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I’m not that type of player. So, the idea of being able to reimagine what success looks like and what it takes for this particular team to do it, I like those challenges. Doesn’t mean we’re always not trying to find ways to get better, and you know the way that the league changes, kind of have to be prepared for any and everything.

Stephen Curry, via Yahoo

The Warriors roster features a relatively quiet summer footprint following the additions of 2026 No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg, Georges Niang, and Brandon Williams. Meanwhile, forward Jimmy Butler faces a recovery timeline that might sideline him for the first half of the season while he rehabilitates an ACL injury.

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But for me, I just want to be healthy. I missed almost 30-something games last year.

Stephen Curry, via Yahoo

Historic Longevity and Front Office Relief

Last season tested Curry’s durability as patellofemoral pain syndrome in his right knee limited him to 43 regular-season appearances. He still maintained high productivity when on the floor, averaging 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals while shooting 39.3 percent from downtown in 30.9 minutes per contest.

If Curry fulfills the length of this newly signed agreement through the 2028-29 season, he will complete his 20th year in a Golden State uniform.

The resolution brings immense relief to Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy, who faced sharp public criticism earlier in the month from ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins regarding the franchise’s inability to secure a major star alongside Curry and Draymond Green. Dunleavy brushed aside the outside pressure and expressed profound admiration for the franchise cornerstone in the team’s official announcement.

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We couldn’t be more excited about reaching an agreement with Stephen and extending his historic career with the Warriors. There has never been a better face to a franchise in professional sports history, both on and off the court, than Stephen Curry with the Warriors. He embodies everything this organization strives to represent through his legendary play on the court, his unique leadership and sacrifice, and his unmatched impact in the community.

Mike Dunleavy, General Manager, via NBA

With contract distractions put to rest ahead of Media Day in San Francisco and training camp practices on Oahu, Curry and the Warriors turn their focus directly toward opening night.