Stephen Curry flat out said he has absolutely zero interest in going the LeBron James route of free agency. The Warriors legend, speaking on CNBC, made it crystal clear he wants to be a “lifer” with Golden State, reaffirming a commitment that should have Warriors fans breathing a huge sigh of relief. He was asked directly if a big free agency recruitment period, like what LeBron just went through, held any appeal. His answer? “Not at all.”
The Lifer Says What He Wants
Curry isn’t messing around, man. He’s always been consistent about wanting to stay put, and he just reiterated it, saying, “I’ve always stated that I wanna be a lifer with Golden State. What we’ve built there, the fact that I get to run it back this year with Draymond and Coach Kerr. All the contract stuff is this NBA thing from year to year is so crazy, things change really fast. But I do know my interest and mission to stay in Golden State and be competitive is there, and the contract stuff will take care of itself.” This dude’s currently in the final year of his deal, sitting at a hefty $62 million, and he’s eligible for a monster two-year, $137 million extension. That kind of deal would lock him in through his age-41 season in 2029. Talk about commitment!
The $137 Million Decision Looming
Here’s where it gets wild. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, Curry’s got a whole “menu” of contract options in front of him. We’re talking anything from a one- or two-year max deal to even a potential pay cut to help preserve cap space. Seriously, a pay cut for *Steph Curry*? Slater says, “At some point Steph Curry will come back to [the Warriors] and tell them which option he wants.” The big thing is, if he decides to wait on an extension, it’s about future flexibility for the team. It’s not because he wants to test free agency. Nope, it’s about not cutting the Warriors’ theoretical $100 million in cap space next summer basically in half by signing a max deal right now. That’s a huge move, and it shows he’s thinking big picture.
The speculation always happens, even with Curry’s consistent message. He’s not chasing rings, but he’s also made it obvious he wants to stay competitive. And honestly, a lot of people think the Warriors aren’t exactly being aggressive enough on that front. Curry’s got a decision to make, and Slater predicts he’ll come to “some clarity” on that extension within the next week and a half. So, eyes on Golden State, because whatever Steph decides next could shape their future for years.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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