Stephen Curry reaffirms commitment to Warriors despite speculation regarding his future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Stephen Curry stated on Monday that he intends to finish his career with the Golden State Warriors, effectively dismissing trade rumors. The veteran guard, who is entering the 2026-27 season with the team, confirmed his desire to remain in San Francisco during an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area. His comments follow recent suggestions from former NFL player Chad Johnson, who urged the 38-year-old to join a title contender. While the Golden State Warriors have maintained a core group of players including Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford, the lack of significant offseason acquisitions led to outside speculation about the team's competitive standing. General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. previously noted the organization would be open to a trade if Curry requested one, but the player reiterated that his primary focus remains on team preparation. Curry aims to improve upon last year's performance while staying with the franchise that originally drafted him.
- •Stephen Curry stated his desire to retire as a member of the Golden State Warriors.
- •Chad Johnson suggested on the program Nightcap that Curry should move to a contending team.
- •The Golden State Warriors retained core players including Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford.
- •General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. previously indicated openness to a trade if initiated by the player.
- •Curry is currently preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season with his existing roster.
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"The NBA world wants to see Stephen Curry continue contending for championships. Unfortunately for Curry, the Golden State Warriors are not considered competitive in the 2026-27 season. The Warriors retained their core from the previous season and did not add a new star player. Golden State retained veteran big men Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and [...]
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