Curry, Warriors seal US$116m extension

SAN FRANCISCO (AP):

Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth US$116 million that will keep him with Golden State through the 2028-29 season, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday night.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity since the team had not yet announced the terms. Curry was eligible for up to US$136 million, but accepted less as part of his longstanding commitment to finish his career with the Warriors.

Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy said last month he was optimistic about reaching a deal with the two-time MVP and NBA career leader in three-pointers.

“We couldn’t be more excited about reaching an agreement with Stephen and extending his historic career with the Warriors,” Dunleavy said in a statement. “There has never been a better face to a franchise in professional sports history, both on and off the court, than Stephen Curry with the Warriors. He embodies everything this organisation strives to represent through his legendary play on the court, his unique leadership and sacrifice, and his unmatched impact in the community.”

The 38-year-old Curry will first complete a US$62.6 million extension signed in August 2024 for the 2026-27 season. The new deal then takes him through 2029 – his 20th season.

If he plays that 20th year, Curry would join Dirk Nowitzki, the late Kobe Bryant and Udonis Haslem as the only players in NBA history to spend 20 or more seasons with one franchise.

Curry averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 30.9 minutes last season, but was limited to 43 games. He missed more than two months with a nagging right knee injury before returning in April, having initially hoped to be back after the All-Star break.

The four-time NBA champion last won a title with Golden State in 2022.

“We’ve been incredibly blessed to experience 17 years of Stephen’s artistry and are thrilled that our fans will continue to have the opportunity to watch him perform and write additional chapters to his illustrious story,” Dunleavy said.

ESPN first reported Curry’s new deal.