Stephen Curry considers contract sacrifice for Warriors next deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is in talks regarding a contract extension worth up to $137 million over two seasons. The 38-year-old guard is currently set to make $65 million in the 2026-27 season. Sources indicate Curry is open to taking less than the maximum salary to help the team pursue additional talent, similar to Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's recent extension decision. Curry's willingness to negotiate terms could provide the Warriors with more roster flexibility as they look to enhance their competitive standing.
- •Curry is eligible for a $137 million extension.
- •He is open to sacrificing $40 million under certain conditions.
- •The Warriors seek realistic targets for roster improvement.
- •Curry's current contract makes him a free agent in 2027.
- •NBA players association discourages leaving money on the table.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Stephen Curry ‘Absolutely’ Open to $40 Million Contract Sacrifice
"The Warriors are heading into extension talks with Stephen Curry, and he could take less on his next deal--under some conditions. The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry ‘Absolutely’ Open to $40 Million Contract Sacrifice appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Aug 1, 2026, 3:25 AMSteph Curry Reacts to LeBron James Not Joining the Warriors- NBA•Aug 1, 2026, 3:22 AMNBA rumors: Could a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry reunion actually happen on the Warriors?
- NBA•Aug 1, 2026, 2:56 AMRich Paul believes Sixers guards will benefit from having LeBron James
- NBA•Aug 1, 2026, 2:50 AMShaquille O’Neal Faces Major Backlash Over Surprising Comments on Knicks’ Championship vs. Spurs
- NBA•Aug 1, 2026, 2:48 AMPelicans Free Agent Profile: Hawks F Jonathan Kuminga
- NBA•Aug 1, 2026, 2:30 AMCould Golden State assemble a new backcourt duo this summer?
