Despite another unfortunate season for the Golden State Warriors, especially because of the injuries that affected their stars, including Stephen Curry, questions have emerged about what the future holds for him, but Steph made it clear that he wants to remain active in the NBA for a couple of years more.
According to Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints, Stephen Curry reportedly made it known “internally” that he wants to play at least 20 seasons in the NBA. That would mean two more years in the league, because it is important to remember that he is already in his 17th season.
During his time in Golden State, the team won four NBA championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022, more than some teams have won in their entire existence. It is a very high number, and he is still fighting to extend it and continue building his own legacy.
Curry’s contract with the Warriors
Curry is under contract through the upcoming season, having signed a one-year, $62 million deal. If he’s truly intent on playing at least another two years beyond his current contract, it will be up to him and the Warriors to come up with a deal that satisfies both sides.
Stephen Curry of Golden State Warriors.
Curry’s injury update
Curry dealt with a knee injury that kept him out for most of the second half of the season. He was able to return toward the latter part and into the Play-In Tournament, but he was still playing on a minutes restriction. Many were hoping that the injury was not something that could linger past this season, but it looks like all he will need is rest, according to Brett Siegel.
“The good news regarding Curry and his knee ailment is that this is not something that will require offseason surgery, and the extra rest he will receive leading up to training camp in September will be valuable. Sources close to the situation told that Curry will have no limitations entering the 2026-27 season and that his knee injury this past year was simply a product of overuse and wear and tear,” Siegel wrote.
That is good news for Curry and the Warriors, especially at this point in his career, where an injury could affect him for the long haul. More importantly, they are hoping to stay healthy next NBA season to take advantage of the roster they have and the return of Steve Kerr.
With Kerr returning for two more seasons, the standard still seems to be the same for the Warriors, regardless of who is on the floor, and that is to win. There is no doubt that Mike Dunleavy Jr. will do whatever he can during the summer to make sure the Warriors are in the best position to do that.
