The Warriors may not have enjoyed a banner offseason, but they did manage to keep some familiar pieces in place as they move deeper into the late stages of both Steph Curry’s and Draymond Green’s careers.
Curry’s next contract extension is expected to arrive soon, and the size of the deal could be significant for where he is in his career. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Golden State is ready to meet Curry wherever he wants to go with the numbers.
“What the terms of a new extension look like for Curry will be completely up to him, as the Warriors are prepared to offer their star whatever he wants. If Steph wants the full $136.7 million through the 2028-29 season, he will get that. If he wants to take a discount to help the team, GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. will have no problem with said deal," NBA insider Brett Siegel wrote.
There is also a timing wrinkle here. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Curry becomes extension eligible on Aug. 29, and that if he does not sign right away, Golden State could be looking at a much cleaner cap picture next summer.
“There's still players becoming contract extension eligible. By next week you'll start to see Steph Curry's name come up.
On the 29th of August he's extension eligible for his contract. I have argued that it should be considered that Steph doesn't sign the extension yet.
But if he doesn't sign his contract extension right now the Warriors could have over $100 million in salary cap space next summer," ESPN's Brian Windhorst said.
Windhorst also made it clear that this is not a situation where the Warriors are haggling back and forth with their star. The decision, he said, is essentially Curry’s alone.
“It’s not whether or not Steve is going to sign. It’s what’s on the plate.
Just to give you guys some insight when you’re over the age of 38 in the NBA you can only sign for a maximum of three years. This is an old rule from the ‘90s.
And it’s used to be over 36, but when Chris Paul and LeBron James were running the players association, they were getting close to their late 30’s they pushed it to 38. Curry makes $62 million this year, so he can add 2 years onto it.
Or he can do a 1 year max or just wait. The warriors are putting the decision in Steph’s hands.
There is no negotiation,” Windhorst stated.
That is the setup for Golden State right now: one of the greatest players in franchise history, a team willing to accommodate him, and a process that seems to be moving at Curry’s pace. He has already been central to four NBA championships, and there’s little question he’ll be paid accordingly. For now, though, both sides are waiting, with the Warriors prepared to give Curry whatever he asks for.
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