Steph Curry isn’t entertaining the idea of leaving Golden State.
During a CNBC appearance on Thursday, the Warriors star was asked about the possibility of an offseason move to the Philadelphia 76ers modeled after LeBron James, and he cut it off quickly.
“Not at all. I've always stated that I wanna be a lifer with Golden State. What we've built there, the fact that I get to run it back this year with Draymond and Coach Kerr,” Curry said.
He added, “All the contract stuff is -- this NBA thing from year to year is so crazy; things change really fast. But I do know my interest and mission to stay in Golden State and be competitive is there, and the contract stuff will take care of itself.”
Curry is 38, and there’s plenty of speculation about how much longer he’ll keep playing. Even so, he’s made it clear he wants to keep chasing championships, not bounce around from team to team.
Some experts don’t see the Warriors as a competitive team in the 2026-27 season, which has only added fuel to the trade rumors around the star guard. But Curry’s message was simple: he wants to stay with the team that drafted him until he decides to retire.
His current one-year, $62.6 million extension with Golden State runs out next summer, which has naturally led to questions about what comes next. Reports say he could sign a maximum three-year deal worth around $212.9 million.
Curry has spent his entire career with the Warriors and has helped deliver four NBA titles. He’s also said before that he wants to retire in Golden State.
The Warriors also know his voice carries weight when it comes to personnel decisions, but that doesn’t mean he wants to run the front office. ESPN’s Anthony Slater said Thursday on “NBA Today” that Golden State listens when Curry speaks.
“He's heard, his voice matters,” Slater said. “Mike Dunleavy will call him at various points.
And obviously, anytime Steph Curry calls, Mike Dunleavy, Joe Lacob, they will pick up, and they'll hear what he has to say. But he doesn't want to be too involved, he never has wanted to be too involved.”
Slater also reported that Curry helped the Warriors recruit LeBron James this summer, but that was the level of involvement he prefers. He keeps some distance from the executive side, even while his opinion remains important.
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