Stephen Curry has made clear that his plan is to retire wearing a Golden State Warriors jersey. The point guard said he does not intend to look elsewhere and wants to close his career with the Bay Area franchise, aligning with what the front office had already suggested in recent weeks.
Max extension on the table
Curry became eligible to sign a two-year max extension worth $136.7 million. The franchise has left the initiative with the player to decide the timing and terms of the deal, aiming to keep contract talks from distracting preparation for the NBA 2026/27 season.
Curry himself separated contract negotiations from the start of his 18th league season. He said the agreement would be finalized “at the right time” and that his immediate priority is preseason work with the Warriors, as reported by RealGM — Basketball Wiretap.
No moves on the horizon
General manager Mike Dunleavy said Curry wants to win and finish his career in Golden State, and added that no trade conversations have come up despite the usual speculation around veteran stars. CBS Sports — NBA noted that chasing titles and closing out a career with one franchise do not always move at the same pace.
A veteran heading into preseason
Curry enters Year 18 with Golden State still aiming to remain among the Western Conference contenders. He acknowledged that managing knee soreness — described as “runner’s knee” — will be part of his new normal after playing only 43 games last season, but insisted his competitive goal has not changed.
If the extension is finalized, the deal would frame the closing stretch of one of the most influential careers in recent league history and secure the franchise around its primary offensive star.