Stephen Curry Extension: 4-Time NBA Champion and 2-Time MVP Extends Contract With Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, securing his future through the 2028-29 NBA season. The deal, signed on Friday, September 25, 2026, sees the 38-year-old commit to two additional seasons, reportedly taking a discount from the potential $136.7 million maximum for team flexibility.
Four-time NBA champion and two-time Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, reportedly a $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, securing the franchise icon’s future in the Bay Area through to the end of the decade. The agreement includes a player option for the 2028–29 season, ensuring Curry will likely conclude his playing days where his professional career began. Lonzo Ball Retirement: Former Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Lakers Guard Refutes Rumours He Has Quit Basketball, Vows NBA Comeback at 28.
Stephen Curry To Stay With Golden State Warriors
A true legend of the Bay, here to stay.
The Golden State Warriors have signed four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry to a contract extension. pic.twitter.com/hhjygBvN0Q
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 26, 2026
The extension comes as Curry enters the final year of his previous contract, set at $62.6 million for the 2026–27 campaign. While eligible for a maximum two-year offer worth up to $136.7 million, Curry opted to take roughly $20 million below the ceiling to provide the front office with crucial salary-cap flexibility.
Cementing a Legacy
The extension carries an annual average value of $58 million, further cementing Curry's status as one of the league's highest-paid players. Notably, the deal reflects a commitment from Curry, who was eligible for a contract worth up to $136.7 million, effectively taking a discount to provide the Warriors with greater financial flexibility. This decision underscores his long-standing desire to finish his illustrious career in Golden State, a sentiment often echoed by Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.
Curry, born on March 14, 1988, was drafted seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA Draft and has since redefined the game with his unparalleled three-point shooting and offensive prowess. His career with the Warriors includes four NBA championships, two MVP awards, and countless broken records. He is the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made and holds numerous franchise records for Golden State.
What This Means for the Warriors
The extension is a clear signal of the Warriors' continued commitment to their foundational superstar. It also sends a message to the league that the organization intends to remain competitive around Curry for the foreseeable future. With Media Day for the Warriors scheduled for September 28, the timing of this announcement avoids any potential distractions and allows the team to focus on the upcoming season. US President Donald Trump Slams Dallas Mavericks-LA Lakers Luka Doncic Deal as 'Worst Trade in Sports History'.
This extension builds on a remarkable financial trajectory for Curry. With previous extensions, including a four-year, $215.3 million deal in 2021, and the August 2024 one-year, $62.6 million extension for the 2026-27 season, Curry was already on track to earn over $178 million through the 2026-27 season, pushing his career earnings past the half-billion dollar mark. This latest agreement only adds to that impressive figure, pushing his career on-court earnings past $600 million.
Stephen Curry's agent, Jeff Austin of Octagon, confirmed the agreement, which will see the iconic point guard extend his tenure with the Warriors well into his forties, further solidifying his legacy as arguably the greatest player in franchise history.
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