Stephen Curry considers contract extension with Warriors as new season nears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Stephen Curry, eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million extension on Aug. 29, may delay signing to allow the Golden State Warriors to enhance their roster. Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy expressed confidence that Curry wants to finish his career in Golden State. With major contracts and injuries affecting the team's roster, the Warriors could have significant salary flexibility next offseason. Curry's decision could impact their title prospects as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.
- •Curry eligible for extension on Aug. 29
- •Dunleavy confident Curry wants to stay
- •Warriors recovering from previous season struggles
- •Only a few players under contract beyond this season
- •Potential salary cap space opens up in 2027
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"Stephen Curry could give the Warriors a better chance of building another title-caliber supporting cast around him by holding off on signing an extension for now.
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