Stephen Curry Eligible for $136.7M Extension on August 29, Warriors GM Confirms

Stephen Curry becomes eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million extension on August 29 while entering the final year of his $62.5 million contract.

Stephen Curry enters the 2026-27 NBA season on an expiring $62.5 million contract, marking his 18th year with the Golden State Warriors. On August 29, the franchise icon becomes eligible for a contract extension worth up to $136.7 million over two years. General manager Mike Dunleavy confirmed during a virtual interview on Tuesday that the team remains optimistic about securing a deal to keep the guard in a Warriors jersey for the duration of his career. Curry appeared in only 43 games last season due to a persistent right knee injury that caused swelling and dull pain, missing 39 total contests.

Dunleavy addressed the roster's health challenges following a quiet offseason where the front office prioritized talent over availability. The team re-signed veterans Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II to short-term deals after failing to acquire LeBron James at a bargain price in free agency. Porzingis was restricted to 32 games last year by Achilles tendinitis and illness, while Horford missed 37 games due to a calf strain and sciatica. Melton sat out the first half of the previous campaign recovering from a torn ACL.

Roster Attrition and Injury Concerns

The Warriors face immediate depth issues as starting wings Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody are expected to miss a significant portion of the upcoming season following major knee injuries. Dunleavy acknowledged the risk of populating the roster with older players carrying injury question marks but stated the team valued high-end talent over perfectly healthy alternatives. The internal objective for the group is to return to the playoffs, with the front office looking toward midseason flexibility and assets to bolster the lineup once Butler and Moody return to action.

Head coach Steve Kerr and Curry have shifted their focus toward reestablishing a team culture and identity rather than obsessing over immediate championship results. Dunleavy noted that the team plans to challenge its veteran core to play more frequently this season, though he admitted the situation is delicate given Curry's age and recent injury history. The general manager emphasized that while the summer was stagnant, the organization believes a path to contention remains if they receive better health luck and integrate their returning wings.

Commitment to a Career Warrior

Despite the expiring nature of his current deal, Curry has publicly stated his desire to play at least a few more seasons and retire having only played for Golden State. Dunleavy reiterated that the 38-year-old has never messaged a desire to play elsewhere, describing the goal of a single-jersey career as tracking well. The GM stated that while the final decision rests with the player—including the option to let the contract expire—the front office is not currently entertaining any scenarios involving a move.

Dunleavy expressed two specific certainties regarding the franchise cornerstone: his intense desire to win and his commitment to finishing his career in San Francisco. The Warriors' leadership, including controlling owner Joe Lacob, intends to maintain the partnership for the foreseeable future, viewing the August 29 eligibility date as a consistent part of that timeline. The team remains focused on navigating the final stages of the era defined by Curry, Green, and Kerr by prioritizing the long-term presence of their lead guard.