Stephen Curry has been locked in “ongoing” conversations with the Golden State Warriors front office about where this team is headed. Seriously, according to The Athletic’s Nick Friedell, this isn’t some quick chat, some casual aside after practice. We’re talking about the franchise cornerstone being deeply involved in shaping the future, and frankly, that’s what you want from your GOAT.
The Long Game and the LeBron Miss
Friedell’s report dropped on Wednesday, laying out how a team source confirmed that “it’s not like Curry isn’t aware of what Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy and the rest of the front office are trying to accomplish.” Translation: Steph knows *exactly* what’s up, always has. And get this: Friedell added that these discussions between the star and the team? They’ve been “ongoing , for years.” That’s dedication right there, a guy who’s not just playing the game, he’s helping build the whole dang house.
This whole deep dive into roster construction comes on the heels of a season where the Warriors stumbled hard and missed the playoffs. Talk about a gut punch. And then, as if that wasn’t enough, they struck out big-time on signing star free agent LeBron James. Remember all that hype? LeBron ended up with the Sixers instead. Ouch. When Marcus Thompson II asked Curry about James’ move, Steph kept it real, saying, “That’s why you don’t envision anything until it happens. There’s a lot of moving parts.” He knows the business, man.
Running it Back and Looking Forward
So, with LeBron off the board, what did the Warriors do? They re-signed Draymond Green, opting to “run things back” with what The Athletic described as an “aging core.” You’ve gotta wonder, is that enough to compete for a title? Especially with Jimmy Butler still nursing a knee injury. ESPN’s Anthony Slater said January or February is the “realistic” timeline for Butler’s return. That’s a huge chunk of the season potentially without a key piece, if that timeline holds true, and it puts a lot of pressure on that “aging core.”
But here’s the kicker, the part that should make every Warriors fan cheer: all this drama hasn’t shaken Curry’s commitment. Friedell’s report says it hasn’t impacted Curry’s willingness to consider an 18th season with the team! The guy is set to hit unrestricted free agency next offseason, so that’s a massive relief. And it gets better: ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Shams Charania both recently reported there’s “mutual interest” between Curry and the Warriors to sign an extension on August 29. An 18th season? With his longtime team? That’s legacy stuff right there.
Redemption on the Horizon?
It sure sounds like Stephen Curry and the Warriors front office are hoping Butler’s eventual return will give them the depth they need. They’re clearly looking for redemption after that tough play-in loss last spring. All eyes are going to be on August 29th. Will the deal get done? Will we see Curry officially commit to that mind-blowing 18th season? You know the entire league is gonna be glued to their phones waiting for that news. Let’s go!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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