Dunleavy confident Curry will finish career with Warriors
Golden State's GM expresses optimism about extending the franchise icon before his August 29 eligibility date.
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Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy stated on August 11 that Stephen Curry remains committed to finishing his career with Golden State, with the 38-year-old set to become eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million extension on August 29. Dunleavy said Curry has given no indication of wanting to leave and that the organization plans to keep its franchise cornerstone despite a quiet offseason that failed to add major talent and roster questions around injury-prone veteran players.
- Curry becomes eligible for a two-year extension worth up to $136.7 million on August 29, 2026.
- Dunleavy stated Curry has shown no indication of wanting to leave despite the Warriors' quiet offseason.
- The team faces roster depth challenges with multiple injury-prone veterans, including Curry himself who missed 39 games last season with a right knee issue.
- The organization's internal goal is to make the playoffs while navigating the final stages of the Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr era.
How it unfolded
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Associated Press coverage states the Warriors have every indication Curry wants to stay and the organization plans to make that happen for the two-time NBA MVP.
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Reporter details Dunleavy's statement that Curry has always been committed to remaining with Golden State and that team and league sources express optimism about continuing their partnership.
“He hasn't [said any different]. That's always been the message. That's always been what he's discussed. I think that's tracking quite well.”
Mike Dunleavy · Press ↗ -
Coverage notes that Dunleavy says Curry has not indicated he wants to leave the Warriors, even as the organization failed to add marquee free agents this summer.
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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. expressed confidence in an interview that Stephen Curry will finish his career with the franchise, ahead of Curry becoming contract-extension eligible on August 29.
What people are saying verbatim
“He hasn't [said any different]. That's always been the message. That's always been what he's discussed. I think that's tracking quite well.”
Mike Dunleavy, Warriors general manager · ESPN ↗ · Aug 10
“Ultimately it's his call, his decision, whether that's allowing his contract to run out and move on. 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.”
Mike Dunleavy, Warriors general manager · ESPN ↗ · Aug 10
“My hope would be he plays more than the 43 games he played last year. We'd expect that. It's on the radar. It's something we have to be mindful of. It's delicate.”
Mike Dunleavy, Warriors general manager · ESPN ↗ · Aug 10
“I'm pretty confident Steph will finish his career here.”
Mike Dunleavy, Warriors general manager · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Aug 11
“Curry has publicly maintained that he wants to play at least a couple more seasons and wants to play the entirety of his career with the Warriors.”
ESPN (reporting Curry's public statements), News outlet · ESPN ↗ · Aug 10
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