Stephen Curry didn’t just show up at the Golden State Valkyries’ 78-70 win over the Dallas Wings on Monday night. He also gave the Warriors’ latest roster move a very loud nudge.
Fans in attendance quickly zeroed in on Curry sitting next to former Philadelphia 76ers wing Dalen Terry, a pairing that all but pointed to Terry joining Golden State’s training camp group after earlier reports linked the two sides. Curry was there with his son Canon as part of a Bay Area hoops crowd that also included veteran guard Gary Payton II, second-year wing Will Richard and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., who drew a mixed reaction from the home crowd after a quiet offseason for the franchise.
NBA insider Jake Fischer reported last week that the Warriors were interested in bringing Terry to camp, and Monday night’s scene made the connection even harder to miss. There still has not been an official announcement, but the appearance alongside Curry looked like a strong sign that Terry is headed for training camp with Golden State.
Terry’s path to this point has been a winding one. The 24-year-old was acquired by the 76ers in February on a two-way contract and played in 14 games, enough to earn a new two-year deal. His team option was initially picked up before free agency, but he was waived on July 25 to clear space for the blockbuster signing of LeBron James and the addition of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Before his time in Philadelphia, Terry was a first-round pick of the Chicago Bulls in 2022. He spent 3.5 seasons in Chicago and appeared in 204 games, putting up career averages of 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 44.3% from the field and 31.4% from 3-point range.
Even with the camp invite appearing to be a near formality, Terry’s spot beyond that is not secure. Fischer reported Golden State were looking at him for a training camp deal, which leaves the door open for a preseason competition for the former 18th pick and others to battle for the 15th roster spot.
The Warriors plan to use all of their available roster spots rather than leave one open for tax purposes, so the final cut decisions are still ahead.
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