Amid all the offseason drama, the Golden State Warriors have done what every fan was hoping for—they secured another year with the one and only Stephen Curry! According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Curry’s agent, Jeff Austin, confirmed that the two-time MVP has inked a one-year, $62.6 million extension, keeping him with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season.
For those keeping score, Curry had two years left on his massive four-year, $215.4 million contract he signed back in August 2021. But thanks to the NBA’s over-38 rule, Steph was only eligible for a one-year extension this offseason. This rule is in place to prevent teams from skirting around the salary cap by offering long-term deals to players who will be 38 or older during the contract.
So, let’s do the math—Curry’s age-38 season is slated for 2026-27. Even though he turns 38 on March 14, 2026, it’ll technically be considered his age-37 season because his birthday is so late in the season. Bottom line? We get another year of Chef Curry cooking in the Bay!
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for Dub Nation. The Warriors’ offseason started on a rough note with Klay Thompson taking his talents to the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. And just when we thought we might keep Chris Paul around, the front office decided to waive him instead of locking him in for $30 million in the 2024-25 season.
Still, there’s hope! Jonathan Kuminga is still in the mix and eligible for a massive extension worth up to $215 million over five years. Plus, GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. didn’t just sit around—he brought in some solid pieces like Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton, and Buddy Hield to help fill the void left by Klay and CP3. Sure, there are question marks with these guys, but if even a couple of them step up, the Warriors could be in the playoff hunt again.
And let’s not forget, locking Curry in for another year was an absolute no-brainer. Last season, while the Warriors struggled to find their groove, Steph was still balling out, averaging 26.4 points per game on 40.8% shooting from beyond the arc, plus 5.1 assists and 4.5 rebounds. He was named to the All-NBA and All-Star teams for the 10th time and even snagged the 2023-24 Clutch Player of the Year award, dominating in crunch time with the most points, field goals, and three-pointers.
Sure, the Warriors missed the playoffs last season with a 46-36 record, falling to the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament. But with Curry locked in and some new faces ready to prove themselves, there’s every reason to believe the Warriors can bounce back and make some noise in the postseason.