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Stephen Curry Addresses Warriors Future, Vows to Finish Career in Golden State

Stephen Curry has broken his silence on his future with the Golden State Warriors, stating he wants to remain with the team for the rest of his career. Speaking at his charity golf event, Curry addressed contract extension talks and his readiness for his 18th season, despite lingering concerns about his knee injury.

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Curry's Commitment to the Warriors

Stephen Curry has made his long-term intentions clear: he plans to finish his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. Speaking exclusively with NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson at the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club during his annual charity golf event, the 38-year-old guard addressed the weeks of trade speculation and contract uncertainty that have surrounded the team's offseason.

"There's no question I want to be here the rest of my career, and I'm pretty sure that's going to happen," Curry said, according to Essentially Sports.

Curry, who is entering his 18th season with the Warriors, reiterated that contract negotiations would not become a distraction as the team prepares for training camp. "The deal and the contract stuff will happen at the right time, and we're not letting it be a distraction from our preparation for the season," he said. "The goal stays the same. Extension stuff, we'll figure that out at the right time. But I'm ready for Year 18."

Contract and Extension Details

Curry has officially become eligible for a new maximum extension, and he is currently under contract through the 2026-27 NBA season, earning a league-leading $62.6 million annual salary. Under the NBA's Over-38 Rule, he is eligible to sign a two-year, $136.7 million extension, as reported by Essentially Sports.

Injury Concerns and Recovery

The Warriors' 2025-26 season was derailed by injuries, with Curry limited to just 43 games due to a tough case of runner's knee that sidelined him for more than two months. It was his third-fewest total of games played outside of the shortened 2019-20 and 2011-12 seasons, as noted by Heavy.

Despite the missed time, Curry averaged 26.6 points per game, the fifth-highest scoring season of his career, and earned his 12th All-Star selection. The team finished with a 37-45 record and was eliminated in the play-in tournament after a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole addressed the ongoing concern around Curry's knee, saying, "There's at least some lingering concern about the knee. From what I've been told, it can be managed, but it has to be managed and that's a new thing for Steph because people always say he is the most conditioned guy in the League and now he has to manage a knee."

Poole added that Curry and his trainers have devised ways to work around the issue, and that Curry seemed confident he could play 70 or more games in the upcoming season.

Curry himself has described the injury as a "new norm" he's learned to work around, rather than something that will define his season, according to Heavy.

Looking Ahead to Training Camp

With training camp roughly a month away, Curry's focus appears to be on preparation and health. His wife, Ayesha Curry, spoke about his dedication during the offseason, saying, "Steph is the hardest-working man in the room... He has no days off... He hasn't stopped since last season ended... He's ready... He's ready to get out there," as reported by Essentially Sports.

Curry hosted the seventh annual Workday Charity Classic, an event supporting his and Ayesha's Eat. Learn. Play. foundation, where he made his comments about his future with the Warriors.

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Essentially Sports

Framing: Emphasizes that Stephen Curry broke his silence on a Warriors extension after weeks of trade rumors, quoting his assurance that the trade talk is over and an extension is coming — Measured with a supportive/relieved undertone

as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Stephen Curry spoke exclusively with NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson at the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club during his annual charity golf event
Curry said: 'There's no question I want to be here the rest of my career, and I'm pretty sure that's going to happen'
Curry is eligible for a new maximum extension after becoming eligible
Curry is under contract through the 2026-27 NBA season, earning a league-leading $62.6 million annual salary
The Warriors finished with a 37-45 record and were eliminated in the play-in tournament in the 2025-26 season
Curry was limited to just 43 games with knee issues that sidelined him for two months
Curry averaged 26.6 points a game, the fifth-best scoring season of his career, and earning yet another All-Star nod, his 12th
Curry hosted the seventh annual Workday Charity Classic, an event supporting his and his wife Ayesha's Eat. Learn. Play. foundation
Ayesha Curry said: 'Steph is the hardest-working man in the room...He has no days off...He hasn't stopped since last season ended...He's ready...He's ready to get out there'

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Heavy.

Framing: Emphasizes a concerning injury update regarding Stephen Curry

as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Stephen Curry is entering his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors
A tough case of runner’s knee kept him sidelined for more than two months last season
It limited him to just 43 games, his third-fewest total outside of the shortened 2019-20 and 2011-12 seasons
He earned his 12th All-Star selection despite the missed time
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole addressed the situation directly
Poole said, “There’s at least some lingering concern about the knee” and “from what I’ve been told, it can be managed, but it has to be managed”
Curry has described the injury as a “new norm” he’s learned to work around
The team finished 37-45 and was eliminated in the play-in tournament after a loss to the Phoenix Suns
Training camp is roughly a month away

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimStephen Curry is entering his 18th season with the Golden State Warriors.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC, Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry was limited to 43 games last season due to a knee injury.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC, Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry's knee injury sidelined him for more than two months last season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC, Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry averaged 26.6 points per game last season, the fifth-best scoring season of his career.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry earned his 12th All-Star selection despite missing time last season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC, Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimNBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole said there is lingering concern about Stephen Curry's knee and that it can be managed but has to be managed.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry has described his knee injury as a 'new norm' he's learned to work around.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe Golden State Warriors finishedwith a 37-45 record and were eliminated in the play-in tournament after a loss to the Phoenix Suns.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC, Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimTraining camp for the Golden State Warriors is roughly a month away.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Heavy. as of Sep 2, 2026, 9:17 AM UTC, Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry spoke exclusively with NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson at his annual charity golf event.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry said: 'There's no question I want to be here the rest of my career, and I'm pretty sure that's going to happen.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry is eligible for a new maximum extension with the Golden State Warriors.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry is under contract through the 2026-27 NBA season, earning a league-leading $62.6 million annual salary.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimUnder the NBA's Over-38 Rule, Curry is eligible to sign a two-year, $136.7 million extension.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimStephen Curry hosted the seventh annual Workday Charity Classic, an event supporting his and his wife Ayesha's Eat. Learn. Play. foundation.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC
ClaimAyesha Curry said: 'Steph is the hardest-working man in the room...He has no days off...He hasn't stopped since last season ended...He's ready...He's ready to get out there.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Essentially Sports as of Sep 1, 2026, 5:19 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Essentially Sports, Heavy. 16 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02