Stephen Curry takes $20 million pay cut for Warriors' future roster flexibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:27 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Stephen Curry takes $20 million pay cut for Warriors' future roster flexibility
Summary

Stephen Curry signed a two-year extension with the Golden State Warriors worth $116 million, taking a pay cut of over $20 million from what he was eligible for. This decision helps the Warriors navigate their salary cap situation, allowing them to pursue key free agents next offseason. Coach Steve Kerr noted that Curry's choice reflects a leadership style similar to Tim Duncan, who also took pay cuts toward the end of his career. The extension positions Curry to potentially retire with the Warriors, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • •Curry's extension is for two years at $116 million.
  • •He took a pay cut from an eligible $136.7 million deal.
  • •The move aims to provide salary cap flexibility for future signings.
  • •Kerr compares Curry's actions to Tim Duncan's.
  • •Curry expresses a desire to retire with the Warriors.
Latest Updates
  • 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Steve Kerr names the player Stephen Curry reminds him of after $20 million pay cut
What they're saying
"

Steph Curry took a pay cut of over $20 million on his two-year extension with the Golden State Warriors. He joins a list of franchise legends who have taken a pay cut to help the team with the salary cap situation.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days