Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $116 million that commits him to the franchise through the 2028-29 season, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday night. The extension, which was first reported by ESPN and subsequently announced by the team, starts in the 2027-28 season and includes a player option for the final year.
Contract Details and Financial Discount
Curry was eligible to command up to $136 million under his maximum extension limits, meaning he left more than $20 million on the table to remain with the Warriors. Set to earn $62.6 million for the upcoming 2026-27 season under a prior agreement signed in August 2024, Curry chose a below-maximum salary structure that averages $58 million annually across the two new contract years.
“We couldn’t be more excited about reaching an agreement with Stephen and extending his historic career with the Warriors,” Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy said in a statement. Dunleavy added that Curry represents an unprecedented combination of on-court play, leadership, and community impact for a single franchise.
Chasing Franchise Longevity Records
If Curry plays through the duration of the 2028-29 campaign, it will mark his 20th season in a Golden State uniform. That milestone will place him in elite historical company as just the fourth player in NBA history to spend 20 or more seasons with a single franchise. The only players to achieve the feat previously are Dirk Nowitzki with 21 seasons for the Dallas Mavericks, Kobe Bryant with 20 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Udonis Haslem with 20 seasons for the Miami Heat.
The agreement clears up any external speculation regarding Curry’s long-term future just days before the team opens training camp. Eligible to sign the extension since August 29, Curry consistently stated his desire to finish his career as a one-franchise player. With the paperwork finalized ahead of media day in San Francisco and subsequent practices in Hawaii, the four-time NBA champion can direct his full focus toward the upcoming season.
Injury Recovery and On-Court Outlook
The new commitment follows a 2024-25 season where Curry was limited to 43 games due to a nagging right knee injury that sidelined him for more than two months before an April return. Despite the missed time, he maintained high production, averaging 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 30.9 minutes per contest.
“We’ve been incredibly blessed to experience 17 years of Stephen’s artistry and are thrilled that our fans will continue to have the opportunity to watch him perform and write additional chapters to his illustrious story,” Dunleavy said.
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