Rumors about Stephen Curry possibly heading to the Boston Celtics are absolutely swirling, but despite Boston fans holding out hope for a league-altering trade, there’s zero indication the Warriors are even open to moving their star. This NBA offseason has already seen massive deals with Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and Jaylen Brown on the move, yet a Curry trade would be the biggest surprise of them all. Right now, those Celtics hopes might just be hopes and nothing more.
Where Did These Curry-Celtics Whispers Even Start?
The whole Curry-to-Boston rumor mill kicked into overdrive when Celtics on SI beat reporter John Karalis penned a story suggesting the Celtics *could* make a play for Curry if he ever became available. That piece took on a life of its own, blowing up so much that Karalis had to clarify his stance. He tweeted on Sunday, making it explicitly clear that he “did not report that the Celtics made an offer” for Curry. It was simply a suggestion of interest if the impossible happened, not a concrete report.
So, why even talk about it? The speculation intensified after Tim Kawakami, a longtime Bay Area reporter for The San Francisco Standard, said on a podcast that he believes Warriors owner Joe Lacob is already looking to build the team for a post-Curry era. This comment lit a fuse under the entire league, sparking a wave of chatter about the two-time MVP’s future with Golden State. But here’s the kicker: whether Kawakami’s belief about Lacob is true or not, there remains no indication whatsoever that the Warriors are actually looking to move on from the face of their franchise.
The Warriors’ Ceiling and Curry’s Uncharted Territory
Let’s be real: Golden State is facing an obvious ceiling next season. They missed out on LeBron James, and even a healthy midseason return from Jimmy Butler would leave them with an aging core. Coach Steve Kerr opted to return, and Draymond Green re-signed on a one-year deal, meaning the band looks like it will be staying together for at least one more season. The Warriors are running it back, for better or worse.
However, the real decision point might not be up to the Warriors at all. Stephen Curry is set to make a hefty $62.6 million this season before hitting free agency next year. Free agency? That’s uncharted territory for Curry, who has always signed extensions to squash any rumors. But what if he wants a fresh start? He could follow LeBron James’ path and make a difficult decision that best positions himself for winning. That’s the looming question everyone should be watching, far more than these trade whispers.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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