Steph Curry Could Sign 2-Year, $136.7M Warriors Extension to Stay in Golden State

Has Steph Curry Actually Signed a New Warriors Deal Or Is This Still a Rumor?

Let's get the facts straight before anyone gets ahead of themselves: Stephen Curry has not signed a new extension with the Golden State Warriors. As of now, this is a reported possibility, not a done deal. What's confirmed is that Curry became eligible to sign a new two-year max extension worth up to $136.7 million starting August 29, and multiple reports describe strong mutual interest between Curry and the front office to get something done.

Curry's current contract already runs through the 2026-27 season thanks to a one-year extension the Warriors announced back in August 2024. What's being discussed now is an additional two-year tack-on that would extend his tenure in the Bay Area well beyond that, likely through the 2028-29 season if the max terms are met.

So while the headline number 2 years, $136.7 million is real and reportedly on the table, no ink has hit paper yet. This is the negotiation phase, not the press conference.

What Would This Extension Mean for Curry's Money And His Status as the NBA's Highest Earner?

Before touching the new extension, it's worth remembering just how much Curry is already set to make. He's projected to earn $62.6 million ($62,587,158, to be exact) in the 2026-27 season alone the highest salary of any player in the league for that year, according to ESPN's salary data.

Now stack the potential extension on top of that. A 2-year, $136.7 million deal would push his total career earnings even further into rarefied territory, likely keeping him among the NBA's top earners deep into his late 30s. This isn't a discount deal or a farewell-tour paycheck it's a full commitment at max-level money.

For context, this kind of structure signals the Warriors aren't just paying for past production — they're pricing Curry as a true max-level cornerstone, even as he approaches his late 30s. That's a rare vote of confidence in a league that usually pushes aging stars toward shorter, incentive-laden deals.

Why Are the Warriors Ready to Commit Two More Years to Curry?

The financial numbers only tell half the story. The bigger signal here is organizational intent — and Golden State's front office has been anything but quiet about it.

General manager Mike Dunleavy said he's "pretty confident" Curry will finish his career with the Warriors, noting that Curry has given "not" a single indication his preference has changed. "That's always been the message... I think that's tracking quite well," Dunleavy said, adding that Curry "really, really wants to win and... finish his career as a Warrior." Dunleavy was careful to frame it as ultimately Curry's decision, but made clear the front office isn't planning for any alternate outcome.

Owner Joe Lacob went even further, publicly shutting down any trade speculation. Appearing on The TK Show with Tim Kawakami, Lacob called trade rumors "clickbait" and said, "we certainly don't want him to go anywhere." He added, "I don't believe any of that is true" and "I don't want Steph to go anywhere." Lacob also described himself as "very close with Steph" and said he "can't imagine" a scenario where Curry is traded.

Notably, Lacob has separately said the Warriors remain open to trade discussions in general roster-building — but he was explicit that none of that applies to Curry. The message from ownership down to the front office is consistent: this is about building around Curry, not eventually building without him.

What Comes Next Before This Becomes Official?

For this to move from reported speculation to reality, the trigger is simple: an official announcement from either Curry's camp or the Warriors organization confirming the signing. Until that happens, the $136.7 million figure remains a ceiling based on eligibility rules, not a locked-in guarantee.

Fans should watch for a few specific signals in the coming weeks: whether Curry or his agent addresses the extension talk directly, whether the Warriors make a formal front-office statement similar to their August 2024 announcement, and — if a deal does get done — whether the final terms match the reported max value or land somewhere below it.

Given the alignment already on display from Dunleavy and Lacob, there's little reason to think this drags out into a drawn-out negotiation saga. If anything, the biggest remaining question isn't whether Curry stays in Golden State — it's exactly how the Warriors structure the money to keep both their books and their franchise cornerstone in balance for the stretch run of his career.