The Golden State Warriors are keeping superstar Stephen Curry in the Bay Area for at least two more years.
The Warriors announced Friday, Sept. 25 that Curry signed a contract extension with the team. A person with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports that the two-time MVP and Golden State agreed on a two-year, $116 million extension with a player option in 2028-29.
The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly disclose the details.
Throughout the offseason, both Curry and the Warriors have denied any speculation that the four-time champion would be going to another team. Curry was eligible to be a free agent in July 2027, but general manager Mike Dunleavy has continuously expressed the importance of Curry retiring as a Warrior.
The possibility became a definite, concrete answer: indubitably.
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“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 organization strives to represent through his legendary play on the court, his unique leadership and sacrifice, and his unmatched impact in the community,” he added. “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.”
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