Steph Curry put his money where his mouth is, signing a two-year, $115 million extension that’ll keep him with the Warriors through his age-41 season. He didn’t just sign it, though: he took a major discount, passing on an eligible $137 million, all to give the Golden State front office, led by Mike Dunleavy, the flexibility needed to improve the roster. The message was clear: Steph thinks this team can still win, and they’ve got to use that extra cash to make it happen.
Curry’s Big Bet and Why Time Is Running Out
This isn’t just about money; it’s about legacy and the ticking clock. Curry, who hits 39 in March, declared, “this team should be competitive and go win” when he signed the deal. Talk about high stakes! But the reality for the Warriors is brutal. Jimmy Butler is still healing from an ACL injury, Kristaps Porziņģis has been battling a “litany of injuries and health issues,” and the Western Conference is absolutely stacked. Last season, the Warriors couldn’t even fight their way out of the play-in tournament, let alone make the actual playoffs. The clock has been ticking for a while now, and it’s getting loud. When asked if people don’t expect the Warriors to make the playoffs, Steph himself reacted with a dramatic, “That’s how bad it is? To (not) make the playoffs? DAMN!” It’s a “soft launch on the inevitable goodbye” if they don’t produce, but you know that’s not what Curry wants.
Knicks Face Contract Drama After Championship Glory
Across the country, the New York Knicks are feeling a different kind of heat. After winning their first title in 53 years, you’d think they’d be cruising, but nope. The big cause for concern right now? Stalled negotiations between Karl Anthony-Towns and the front office, with Josh Hart also in the mix. They’ve tasted glory, and now the challenge is keeping that momentum going, which is tough when key players are still waiting on new deals.
The 2026-27 NBA season tips off next week, and the expectations couldn’t be higher for these squads. For the Warriors, it’s all about proving Steph’s confidence right and making one last run before time truly runs out. For the Knicks, resolving those contract disputes could define their entire season. Get ready, because the pressure is officially on.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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