Steph Curry is heading into his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors this fall, and according to GM Mike Dunleavy, he’s got two ironclad priorities: he wants to win, and he wants to finish his career as a Warrior. Dunleavy confirmed there’s been no talk of Curry moving on from Golden State, emphasizing that these two goals are consistent for the superstar. But after a seriously rough offseason in the Bay, everyone’s wondering if he can actually pull off both with this squad.
Offseason Woes and a Familiar Cast
Look, the Warriors basically struck out on every big plan they had this offseason. Most notably, they couldn’t land LeBron James to pair him with Curry and Draymond Green. So what did they do instead? They’re essentially running back a team that finished last season with a dismal 37-45 record and then lost in their second play-in game to the Phoenix Suns. When Curry arrives for training camp, he’s going to see an awful lot of familiar faces. While that might feel comfortable in some ways, it also screams that the front office, led by Dunleavy, just hasn’t managed to refresh the roster around their aging star. He’s still playing at an elite level when healthy, but the team around him? Not so much.
Curry’s Crossroads: Winning or Loyalty?
The big question now is whether these two priorities from Curry can actually coexist with the way the Warriors have constructed their roster. Dunleavy faced some serious questions about their quiet offseason and if Curry was getting frustrated, but the GM insisted Steph’s focus remains sharp. They did re-sign Kristaps Porzingis, who only played 15 games after arriving at the trade deadline last year, and Draymond Green is set for an extension after declining his option to clear cap space for that failed LeBron chase. Those are the biggest moves, and honestly, Warriors fans aren’t exactly bubbling with optimism that things will be much different from last year. Will Curry pull a Kobe Bryant or Dirk Nowitzki, playing out his career on a team that’s clearly not a contender, just for the love of the game and those glimpses of past brilliance? Remember that thrilling 9-10 Play-In win over the Clippers last year? That briefly restored the feeling, but can it sustain a whole season?
It’s hard not to wonder if the 2026-27 season will just be a repeat of last year, especially with almost no roster changes. At some point, they’re supposed to get Jimmy Butler back from his torn ACL, but who knows when that is, or what level he’ll be at immediately. For now, Curry is stuck, wanting to win championships and be a Warrior for life. He’s got to show up, do his thing, and hope the current setup somehow defies expectations.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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