Steph Curry signals long-term commitment to Warriors as 18th season approaches

Stephen Curry has dismissed any suggestion he might finish his career elsewhere, saying he wants to remain with the Golden State Warriors for the rest of his playing days. The two-time MVP, whose current contract runs through the 2026-27 season, told reporters he has no intention of testing free agency when his deal expires.

“I want to be a lifer with Golden State,” Curry said, according to NBC Sports Bay Area, framing the question of his future as essentially settled. The Warriors selected Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft, and his tenure has since produced four championships and a transformation of the franchise into one of the NBA’s most valuable organizations.

Curry is preparing for his 18th professional season, an unusually long run with a single team in the modern NBA. If he completes his current contract, he would remain with Golden State through his age-38 season. Any extension beyond 2027 would need to be negotiated in the coming years, though the guard’s comments suggest retirement in a Warriors uniform is his preferred outcome.

The remarks come as Golden State enters a transitional stretch, with Curry, Draymond Green and the rest of the franchise’s veteran core facing questions about how long the championship window remains open. Curry’s stated loyalty removes one of the more persistent rumor threads heading into the season.

Off the court, Curry remains one of the league’s most marketable athletes, with an active sneaker line and media ventures. His continued presence in the Bay Area carries significance for regional broadcasters and media partners as well. Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), whose NBC Sports Bay Area network covers the Warriors, is among the media companies with exposure to the team’s content ecosystem; the stock traded at $22.74 in recent trading, down 1.22% from its prior close of $23.02, with a market capitalization of roughly $92.5 billion.

For fans, the announcement is largely symbolic — Curry has repeatedly expressed attachment to the organization — but it formally closes off speculation about a late-career move that had circulated around the league.

What to watch

• Whether the Warriors and Curry discuss a contract extension before the 2027 expiration date.
• Golden State’s performance this season and any roster moves affecting the veteran core.
• Curry’s availability and minutes management as he navigates an 18th NBA campaign.

Source: original release