Curry's extension influences Green and Butler's future with Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. Following Curry's commitment, both Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green expressed interest in retiring with the organization. Their current contracts total $137 million, and potential sacrifices may be necessary to facilitate their desire to remain in Golden State. The Warriors are not expecting to contend this season but could be positioned to pursue free agents next summer if key players take smaller deals.
- •Curry's extension includes a player option for 2028-29.
- •Butler and Green want to retire with the Warriors.
- •Warriors planning for future free agent opportunities.
- •Current contracts for Green and Butler total $137 million.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors' $137M defensive lockdown duo wants to retire with organization amid Steph Curry deal
"The Golden State Warriors locking Steph Curry down may have just gotten a veteran duo to finish their careers in the Bay as well. Curry's contract extension looks like it will pay dividends with other players as well.
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