Stephen Curry can ink a new deal with the Warriors at any moment. The window opened Saturday, and the 38‑year‑old superstar remains under the global spotlight as rumors about his NBA future linger.
He appeared Sunday on the University of San Francisco campus, then Monday joined a charity golf event for his Eat.Learn.Play Foundation. Later this month he’ll tour China to showcase his new Li‑Ning shoes. The limelight follows him, and he embraces it while championing causes he cares about.
During that conversation, the reporter asked about the looming extension, and Curry echoed a line he’s repeated for years.
“I want to spend the rest of my career here,” he told NBC Sports Bay Area, adding, “I’m pretty sure that’ll happen.”
He said, “The contract will be finalized when the timing is right, and we won’t let it distract our season preparation or the familiarity of the squad we return with.”
Curry’s current contract runs through the 2025‑26 season, worth $62.6 million in 2026‑27. He can sign a two‑year extension worth just under $137 million thanks to the NBA’s over‑38 rule.
In my view, Curry holds the ultimate leverage. He can sign whenever he chooses, instantly quelling any media buzz. He knows the narrative game and picks his words with care, aware of the sway he has inside the Warriors and across the league.
The pending extension isn’t a distraction now; both Curry and GM Mike Dunleavy say they expect to seal it. Only a delay past the season’s start in late October could turn it into a headline issue.
If a deal remains unsigned, questions will mount as the Warriors hit road trips and fans wonder if the two‑time MVP might jump ship. Curry could fire back with a bold “I’m a Warrior for life” line, especially if the team stalls or his lingering knee issues persist after a 43‑game 2025‑26 season.
He may simply be watching how the roster gels through year‑end, giving Dunleavy flexibility to craft a championship mix. With ample cap space next summer and veterans like Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green approaching free agency, the Warriors could make big moves, whether re‑signing them or extending rookie guard Brandin Podziemski before the season begins.
Will Curry finally sign the extension before opening night, or will lingering doubts keep fans guessing all season?