The 38-year-old guard fully intends to re-sign with the Warriors, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. While working out a new deal with the club, Curry admitted that he and his representation will not allow contract talks to become a distraction for his teammates and that he wants to be part of the franchise for the rest of his career.

“There’s no question I want to be here the rest of my career, and I’m pretty sure that’s going to happen,” Curry said. “The deal and the contract stuff will happen at the right time, and we’re not letting it be a distraction from our preparation for the season, and the fact that the team we’re coming back with has a lot of familiarity.”

Curry expects contract extension

According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Curry has always planned to sign a contract extension. The Warriors fully intend to re-sign the four-time NBA champion, with belief growing that Curry could follow in the footsteps of LeBron James and play well into his 40s.

“Many have questioned whether the Warriors’ inability to surround Curry with championship-level talent in recent years since their miraculous 2022 title run would result in him wanting to finish his career elsewhere,” Siegel wrote. “All of that talk is ‘nothing but nonsense,’ as one team source said while laughing when asked about whether Steph could leave… .

“The Warriors are Steph’s organization, just like how Dirk Nowitzki will always be remembered in the same sentence as the Dallas Mavericks, Tim Duncan with the San Antonio Spurs, and Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry will be on Golden State’s roster to begin the 2026-27 season, he will be on the roster to end the season, and he will retire in a Dubs uniform,” Siegel continued.

Siegel’s assessment rings true. Curry has proven to be one of the most loyal players in NBA history, spending his entire career with the franchise and helping push it forward even when the front office failed to build adequately around him. Ultimately, an end-of-career finish with the Warriors remains expected for the superstar who has stayed loyal throughout his entire journey.

“Putting money before basketball isn’t how you continue to make more and more money,” Turner said during an appearance on the Run It Back podcast. “Next year presents a much stronger free agency class for him. Teams that attempted to land him via sign-and-trade, like Sacramento and Chicago, will have significant cap space available.”

Facing limited playing time with the Warriors, Kuminga sought a fresh start and finished last season with the Atlanta Hawks. Now, he enters a pivotal stretch of his career focused on finding the right fit to maximize his potential.

Just as the Miami Heat acted quickly to acquire Klay Thompson—who looks to build chemistry alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo—the Timberwolves made an aggressive move to land Kuminga, adding a high-upside wing who has shown flashes of elite talent.

Kuminga’s potential impact on the Wolves’ roster

To gauge Kuminga’s potential impact in Minnesota, it helps to analyze his fit within a lineup headlined by Edwards and offseason acquisition LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets.

His elite vertical athleticism, transition speed, and dynamic rim pressure directly address a key void left by off-season departures, giving the Timberwolves an explosive, low-maintenance finishing option who can cut off-ball, run the floor, and attack the basket without demanding high-volume shot creation.

Defensively, Kuminga provides long-limbed, multi-positional versatility alongside McDaniels on the perimeter, allowing head coach Chris Finch to deploy switchable defensive looks while utilizing Gobert as the primary paint protector.

Timberwolves’ projected lineup for next season

With Kuminga projected to secure a prominent role, the Timberwolves aim to build on last season’s momentum following a deep playoff run. Here is Minnesota’s projected starting lineup heading into the season:

• Point Guard: LaMelo Ball
• Shooting Guard: Anthony Edwards
• Small Forward: Jaden McDaniels
• Power Forward: Jonathan Kuminga
• Center: Rudy Gobert

The resulting fan backlash on social media has reached a fever pitch, particularly after the Warriors officially announced the low-profile offseason signings of role players Georges Niang and Brandon Williams.

Dismayed supporters flooded online forums to vent their frustration, with fans posting comments like “Steph should do himself a favor and request a trade,” “I thought we were landing a superstar,” and “This front office is becoming a major problem.” Dub Nation remains deeply skeptical about how the roster will fare in the upcoming campaign.

Meanwhile, Thompson has already publicly expressed his excitement about teaming up with Giannis in South Beach, and the 76ers are finalizing logistics for LeBron‘s upcoming introductory press conference in Philadelphia.

A passive offseason leaves Golden State vulnerable

What hurts most for the fanbase is Golden State’s striking inertia. With Jimmy Butler still rehabbing from injury, Draymond Green departing the franchise, and Stephen Curry’s long-term future shrouded in uncertainty, the Warriors risk tumbling into NBA irrelevance before training camp even opens.

While rival contenders aggressively re-tooled through high-profile trades and free agency, Golden State’s primary responses to their roster exodus were Niang (via the Atlanta Hawks) and Williams (via the Dallas Mavericks).

At this stage, faithful supporters are no longer expecting a return to the dynasty years. Instead, they are simply hoping this patchwork group can stay competitive enough to scramble into the Western Conference playoff picture.

According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, a return to the Bay Area is impossible under current league regulations. “A reunion between Klay and the Warriors could only happen if he were to become a free agent, and that’s not by way of buyout. We’re talking next offseason, next summer, where the Warriors aren’t a first apron team or a second apron team. If he gets bought out of his contract now, the Warriors cannot sign him due to the CBA rules,” Siegel stated.

A comeback is now completely ruled out after Thompson reached a buyout agreement with the Mavericks. His arrival with the Heat is imminent and could be announced sooner than expected, when he joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

Thompson open to Golden State return

In a viral video from Thompson‘s signature signing event at last month’s Fanatics Fest NYC, a fan asked the star guard about a potential return to the Bay Area.

Thompson’s response was notably direct. “Shoot, I don’t know,” Thompson said while signing a picture. “I got one more year in my deal. It would be nice to end it in Golden State.”

A reunion fans still hope for

A Klay Thompson return to Golden State and a reunion with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green for one final season remains the dream scenario every Warriors fan hopes to see one day.

Thompson left the Warriors in 2024 after signing a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks. He enters the final year of his current contract during the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.

The four-time NBA champion averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 21.7 minutes last NBA season, shooting 38.3 percent from three-point range across 69 games.

Curry made an appearance at the Golden State Valkyries’ home game against the Dallas Wings on Monday night inside Chase Center, also known as Ballhalla among Valkyries fans. The Warriors guard stopped to chat with the CBS broadcast’s sideline reporter, who asked him how he is preparing for his 18th NBA season.

“That number doesn’t even sound right,” Curry said with a smile. Curry proceeded to express his excitement for the impending NBA season. “But I’m excited. We’re going to take advantage of the rest of the offseason, but I think we have a, there’s a lot of health coming back. For me, I’m blessed to play this game. I feel good taking advantage of the offseason, and when September rolls around, hopefully these ladies are going to be celebrating some crazy things at the end of their season and roll right into ours.”

Warriors look to defy odds

While most do not place them among championship contenders, Curry and the Warriors are preparing for another potential run at an NBA Championship alongside Draymond Green and Steve Kerr.

Jimmy Butler remains on the mend, recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee, though reportedly ahead of schedule. However, the team will definitely need his presence for improved performance, a reality demonstrated last season.

Last season, Curry played in just 45 games, averaging 26.5 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.5 rebounds while playing 31 minutes per game. Still, the franchise’s success will ultimately depend on how healthy the roster remains.

Curry on return to Chase Center

Curry also made sure to show love to fans showing up and showed out at Chase Center during this season with the Valkyries. The Warriors open the 2026-27 NBA season against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21 before returning home on Oct. 23 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

“It’s definitely reminiscent for sure, which is kind of a great vibe from Oracle to Chase in we play, and then what Ballhalla has meant for the last 2 yeas,” Curry added. “So hopefully they have a great end to the year. They’re obviously playing amazing basketball, and seeing that they have a great chemistry, it’s great to watch.”

Lendeborg has become one of the biggest stories of the Summer League, helping the Golden State Warriors capture the championship as he earned Tournament MVP and Championship Game MVP honors. While Curry was not in Las Vegas to watch the rookie in person, he followed every game on TV and spoke about him on the Dubs Talk show:

“I’ve watched all summer league games; I haven’t been there in person. He looks very confident, poised, competitive; he’s a champion, and I’m excited to get out there and figure it out with him. You know, rookies are awesome ’cause they bring such good energy to the locker room, especially guys with talent like him. So that’s what we need.”

Lendeborg’s Summer League performance

Lendeborg undoubtedly earned that attention with his performance in Las Vegas. He capped his Summer League run with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in the Golden State Warriors‘ 94-90 victory over Memphis Grizzlies.

Across six games, he averaged 14.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. He showed versatility and confidence, qualities that could immediately translate into a larger role with the Warriors.

Of course, dominating Summer League and playing a relevant role in the NBA regular season are not the same thing. However, the team will need Lendeborg to make that transition faster than expected.

Lendeborg’s opportunity on the wing

That stands as high praise coming from Curry, especially considering the two have not even shared the floor yet. But it remains an opportunity Lendeborg must continue to prove himself.

The Warriors enter the 2026-27 season with major uncertainty on the wing. Jimmy Butler remains sidelined after tearing his ACL, while Moses Moody is recovering from a ruptured left patellar tendon.

These absences have left the Dubs without two of their four primary options at small forward, which could create an opening for Lendeborg to earn big minutes.

On the injury front, several of their critical players have made progress toward a return to action: Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. After they went down last season, Golden State Warriors struggled to stay afloat in the crowded Western Conference. But now, according to a report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, they are moving toward a quick return that is going way ahead of schedule.

“Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, when are they going to be back? So far, so good for both of them; they’ve been looking good in their workouts, they’ve been progressing nicely, and there’s been no setbacks to this point,” Siegel reported.

“We’ve even heard some small hints about Jimmy Butler being ahead of schedule. Does this mean he’s gonna be back in December, early January? We don’t know yet; there’s no timeline that this team has put on these guys. We do know they’re ahead of schedule right now. Jimmy Butler is looking good, and he’s aiming to be back before the trade deadline.”

Injuries take a toll on the Warriors

Injuries have decimated the Warriors in recent years, plunging the franchise into difficult times. Following a 37-45 season in which the team finished 10th in the West, the squad can no longer be considered a title contender, but the return of Butler and Moody could help them stay competitive until they have the opportunity to significantly reinforce their roster.

At 36 years old, Jimmy Butler is in the final stretch of his career, and no one knows what to expect from him in the future. After tearing his ACL in January, he has been working hard in the gym to regain mobility and strengthen his leg.

It has been a difficult process for Butler, but his dedication has paid off as he aims to return before the All-Star break in February. Last NBA season, in 38 games, he averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game while shooting 51.9% from the field.

Moody awaits return

Moses Moody is also taking positive steps toward his return. He tore his left patellar tendon back in March, resulting in surgery a few days later. Like Butler, his injury typically requires a 9 to 12-month recovery time, but he has expedited the timeline after weeks of rehab and workouts.

While not a star, Moody provides crucial depth for the Warriors, and he proved he could deliver big numbers last season with averages of 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 44.0% shooting. Golden State hopes to have both players back as soon as possible and stay healthy to help Stephen Curry, who continues fighting for the franchise.

Mike Dunleavy Jr. said he would not deny Steph the chance to move if he so desired it. Speaking in a recent chat with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Dunleavy explained what it would actually look like if the veteran point guard opted out of San Francisco. “Ultimately, it’s his call, his decision, whether that’s allowing his contract to run out and move on,” Dunleavy said on Tuesday.

“Look, if he comes to me and wants to be moved, [controlling owner] Joe [Lacob] and I will talk it through. We wouldn’t love it. But he’s earned the right to do what he wants. But as far as the messaging or any idea that he’d be anywhere else, that’s not a thing we’re looking at, or he’s looking at.”

What the Warriors want to avoid most

Despite Dunleavy stating the front office would not stand in his way, letting the greatest player in franchise history leave without a fight would bring unprecedented pain to the organization, adding to the heavy criticism management has faced in recent years.

Curry remains in top form. As a four-time champion and two-time MVP, he is the greatest Warrior ever and is coming off another excellent NBA season with averages of 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game, on 46.8% shooting from the field.

But at 38 years old, Steph is approaching the end of his storied career, and he wants to go out the way he deserves: as a winner. The problem is, the Warriors are not in a position to contend as currently constructed. Besides Curry and Kristaps Porzingis, they lack veteran scoring options.

Warriors dealing with major injuries

They are also dealing with major injuries to both Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. For Dunleavy, the challenge this summer was finding the balance between talent and availability. The picture looks even worse considering the team did not pursue LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo.

“Constructing [the roster], we had to make a decision between talent and availability,” Dunleavy added. “There was no perfect solution in terms of the combination of the two. We leaned a little bit more toward talent… We are taking on some risk there, but I think we value the talent over maybe finding guys that were perfectly healthy.”

The team may have missed out on LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but there’s still a pathway to making upgrades without breaking up its beloved core. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there are ties between the squad and a pair of veteran minimum-level free agents: Georges Niang and Kelly Olynyk.

The Warriors had plans to pursue a new co-star for Curry, though that may not be known for now, but had to settle for less ambitious targets after being turned down. Fortunately, the organization managed to re-sign Kristaps Porzingis and Draymond Green to contract extensions, securing a solid frontcourt to play alongside Steph.

By the numbers: Niang and Olynyk

Golden State must seek solutions that ensure results, especially in the paint, where the team struggled immensely last season. Still, at 33 years old, Georges Niang is not going to move the needle for Golden State, but having another veteran shooter and scorer on the floor would surely make life easier for Steph.

In 28 games last NBA season, Niang averaged 12.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field and 41.3% from three-point territory. At 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, Niang provides crucial frontcourt depth that could prove decisive for the team’s success or failure this season.

If he is unavailable, the Warriors could also consider Kelly Olynyk, another veteran power forward capable of stretching the floor. In 42 games last season, Olynyk averaged 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game on 49.0% shooting from the field.

Having played for eight teams over a 13-year career, he knows how to adapt to various situations and possesses extensive experience playing alongside elite talent.

The idea immediately went viral across social media, with many fans imagining Curry teaming up with Jayson Tatum in what would have been one of the most shocking moves in league history.

However, the person who sparked the discussion has now clarified what actually happened, and the reality is very different from the narrative that spread online. The Golden State Warriors never made a decision.

Will the Celtics trade for Stephen Curry?

No, the Celtics are not expected to make a blockbuster trade for Stephen Curry. After the speculation exploded, John Karalis of Sports Illustrated explained that he never reported Boston had actually contacted the Warriors about the star. That clarification significantly changes the context surrounding the story.

“I did not report that the Celtics made an offer to the Warriors. I wrote a column that said if the Warriors were open to a Steph trade that Brad would call. I thought it was pretty clear that the whole piece was my opinion.”

Karalis’ comments make it clear that Brad Stevens is not actively pursuing a trade for Stephen Curry. Instead, the scenario was based entirely on the hypothetical possibility that Golden State would decide to place Curry on the trade market.

At the moment, there is no indication that will happen. In fact, multiple reports suggest the Warriors remain committed to Curry and have even discussed the possibility of another contract extension for the franchise icon.

As a result, what initially appeared to be a potential blockbuster has turned into little more than a social media frenzy fueled by a hypothetical opinion rather than an actual trade discussion.

Recently, Warriors guard Moses Moody revealed that Curry joined him for a youth event in his native Arkansas, speaking on what the gesture meant to him as a teammate.

“That’s a crazy concept to me. I met Steph Curry five years ago, and now he’s here in Arkansas. … You can say you like somebody. You can say you rock with somebody. But to actually come and do something like this, it really just makes me feel good about myself, for one, and it’s cool to know he thinks so highly of me,” Moody said, per Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic.

Curry praises Moody

Moody’s appreciation was matched by the leader of a franchise with which Curry has won everything. Curry also offered a glowing review of Moody’s character built over their time as teammates.

“Just his curiosity for life. The questions he has. Just the spirit he has. And that was from Day 1. … And you kind of understand it means so much to him to be able to have this weekend and this presence here,” Curry said.

Moody’s situation

Moody is currently rehabbing from a devastating knee injury suffered toward the end of last season that figures to sideline him for most, if not all, of the upcoming season. Joining Moody on the bench at the start of the year will be Jimmy Butler, who tore his ACL midway through last NBA season.

The Warriors will certainly hope that Curry can stay on the floor after he, too, dealt with injuries throughout last season. The franchise also hopes the rest of its roster recovers and stays healthy, considering all the complications it faced last season, including Moody’s absence.