The Warriors have officially secured a two-year, $116 million contract for Stephen Curry.

September 26th - According to ESPN , Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has reached a two- year, $ 116 million contract extension with the team. The new contract will allow Curry to continue playing for the Warriors and at least through the 2027-28 season, with a player option for the final year ( 2028-29 season).

Sources revealed that the Warriors had previously offered Curry several contract extension options, including a maximum contract extension and a deferred decision. Ultimately, Curry chose to accept a certain degree of pay cut in exchange for contract protection, while also reserving more salary cap space for the team's future roster improvements.

Curry's current contract is worth $ 62.6 million. He was eligible for a contract extension on August 29th , potentially signing a new two- year , $ 136.7 million deal. Under the new contract, Curry's salary for the 2027-28 season will drop to $ 55.7 million, with a player option worth $ 60.2 million for the 2028-29 season, which is expected to add approximately $ 10 million in salary cap space for the Warriors next summer .

Curry will turn 39 this season. Last season, he missed 39 games due to a persistent right knee injury , but he has since recovered and said he was in good physical condition when he entered training camp.

“ It’s exciting to be back on the court. I feel like I’ve made the most of the offseason and have no doubts about my physical condition, ” Curry said.

After completing the contract extension, Curry's career on-court earnings will reach $ 652 million, making him the first player in NBA history to surpass the $ 600 million mark.

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