Stephen Curry agreed to a two-year, $116 million extension with Golden State.
Why it matters: The deal keeps one of the NBA's biggest stars in place and gives the Warriors continuity around their franchise cornerstone. Curry also reportedly accepted less than the maximum, a move with payroll and luxury-tax implications for Golden State.
- The extension is for two years and $116 million, with a player option in the second year.
- The deal keeps Curry in Golden State through his 20th NBA season and starts in 2027-28.
- Reporting put Curry's maximum extension value at about $136.7 million, meaning he left roughly $20 million on the table.
- Golden State announced the extension on September 26, 2026, after finishing 37-45 and 10th in the West in 2025-26.
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension, according to multiple reports citing ESPN's Shams Charania and an AP source. NBA.com reported the deal keeps Curry in Golden State through his 20th NBA season and includes a player option in the second year.
The Warriors publicly announced the extension on September 26, 2026, on their official X account, calling Curry "a true legend of the Bay, here to stay." Warriors on X
Curry said in earlier reporting, "I wanna be a lifer with Golden State," while also noting, "Father Time is undefeated." He also said, "We still believe that we can be that team. I think our challenge now is to reimagine what that looks like." NBC Sports
The extension carries business significance beyond the on-court fit. Curry was reportedly eligible for a larger deal, with the maximum at about $136.7 million over two years, meaning he accepted a discount of roughly $20 million. NBC Sports
Curry's 2025-26 season showed he is still producing at a high level. He averaged 26.6 points and 4.7 assists in 43 games, while the Warriors finished 37-45 and 10th in the Western Conference. NBA.com team data
Golden State described Curry as a four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The extension gives the franchise another layer of certainty as it tries to build around its longtime star.
By the numbers
- 2 years - Length of Curry's extension
- $116 million - Reported value of the new deal
- $136.7 million - Rough reported maximum Curry could have signed for
Yes, but: Curry played only 43 games in 2025-26, and Golden State finished 37-45, so the extension does not solve the team's broader roster questions.
What's next: The extension starts in the 2027-28 season and includes a player option in year two.