Stephen Curry waits on Warriors extension amid $136.7M deal talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Stephen Curry is eligible to sign a two-year contract extension worth approximately $136.7 million with the Golden State Warriors starting August 29. While both Curry and the Warriors are interested in continuing their relationship, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst advises delaying the signing. Waiting could allow the Warriors to clear over $100 million in salary cap space next summer, potentially attracting new talent to support Curry's championship ambitions. Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob dismissed trade rumors involving Curry, reaffirming the team's commitment to him.
- •Curry becomes extension eligible on August 29.
- •Windhorst suggests delaying the contract to maximize cap space.
- •Warriors could clear over $100 million in cap space next summer.
- •Joe Lacob denies any trade rumors concerning Curry.
- •Both sides remain interested in a future partnership.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — How a new contract extension for Steph Curry could determine Warriors' future
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen Curry Faces Major Warriors Contract Twist as NBA Insider Urges Superstar to Wait on $136.7M Extension
"On August 29, Stephen Curry is eligible to sign a two-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors for about $136.7 million. The Warriors are prepared to give Curry what he wants, and he hasn’t made any indications that he wants to leave. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst encourages the superstar to stall signing an extension [...]
"Warriors star Stephen Curry is eligible for a two-year extension Saturday worth $136.7 million. But does he want a deal that might risk Golden State's ability to build around him?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:13 PMHow a new contract extension for Steph Curry could determine Warriors' future
Warriors star Stephen Curry is eligible for a two-year extension Saturday worth $136.7 million. But does he want a deal that might risk Golden State's ability to build around him?
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 3:29 AMStephen Curry Faces Major Warriors Contract Twist as NBA Insider Urges Superstar to Wait on $136.7M Extension
On August 29, Stephen Curry is eligible to sign a two-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors for about $136.7 million. The Warriors are prepared to give Curry what he wants, and he hasn’t made any indications that he wants to leave. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst encourages the superstar to stall signing an extension [...]
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