136.7 million dollars 2 years...Stephen Curry extension contract, decision expected around media day
Stephen Curry will decide around the September 28 media day whether to sign now for a maximum 2-year, 136.7 million dollar extension or wait until 2027.
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Three-line summary
- Curry became eligible for a maximum 2-year, 136.7 million dollar extension starting August 29, but has not yet signed.
- ESPN's Slater projects that Curry will decide within the next week and a half whether to extend now or wait.
- The Warriors presented Curry with options including 1-year maximum, 2-year maximum, salary reduction, and waiting until 2027.
When LeBron James came up, the answer was short. Curry appeared on CNBC and when asked if he had interest in LeBron-style free agency, he answered "Not at all." He added "I've always said I want to be a lifer for Golden State," according toCBS Sportsreported.
But he hasn't signed yet. Curry became eligible for a maximum 2-year 136.7 million dollar extension starting August 29. Three weeks have passed since then. Without a new contract, he will become a free agent after the 2026-27 season ends.
Curry extension 2 years, 136.7 million dollars...annual average 68.35 million dollars
ESPNAccording to ESPN, if Curry signs the maximum contract, he will remain with the Warriors through the 2028-29 season. Dividing the total by 2 years comes to approximately 68.35 million dollars. That is about 5.76 million dollars (just under 9%) more than this season's salary of 62,587,158 dollars. Curry, born in March 1988, will play the final season of this contract at age 41.
His current salary alone puts him at the top of the league. According to ESPN's salary chart, Curry ranks 1st in 2026-27 salary, earning about 3.55 million dollars more than 2nd-place Nikola Jokic (as of June 29, 2026). Curry reached this position through a 2017 5-year, 201 million dollar supermax and a 2024 1-year, approximately 62.6 million dollar extension.
2026-27 season NBA salary ranking (as of June 29, 2026, ESPN salary chart)
| Rank | Player | Team | Salary (dollars) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry | Golden State | 62,587,158 |
| 2 | Nikola Jokic | Denver | 59,033,114 |
| Tied 3 | Anthony Davis | Washington | 58,456,566 |
| Tied 3 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Miami | 58,456,566 |
| Tied 3 | Jayson Tatum | Boston | 58,456,566 |
| 6 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia | 57,985,752 |
Curry decision point September 28 media day...signing deadline June 2027
Warriors media day is September 28 at Chase Center in San Francisco. ESPN's Anthony Slater projects that Curry will decide "within the next week and a half" whether to extend now or wait.
The team didn't negotiate over the amount. According to Slater's report, the Warriors presented Curry with a 'menu of options' including 1-year maximum, 2-year maximum, salary reduction, and waiting for 2027 cap space. SF Standard reported that with Curry's, Green's, and Butler's contracts all ending, the 2027-28 season guaranteed salary comes to about 43 million dollars.
The basis for waiting is 2027 summer cap space. CBS Sports estimates it at about 100 million dollars, while HEAVY estimates about 130 million dollars, a 30 million dollar difference. The signing deadline also varies—Sporting News lists June 30, 2027, while SF Standard lists June 29. HEAVY and Hoops Rumors believe signing could be delayed for 2027 cap space even if the direction is decided.
LeBron 2 years, 8 million dollars and Curry 'lifetime Warrior'...38-year-old knee variable
According to NBA.com, LeBron left the Lakers this summer and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for 2 years, 8 million dollars. It's his fourth team in his career. The maximum extension Curry could receive, 136.7 million dollars, is approximately 17 timesthat.
Local reports mention 38-year-old Curry's right knee condition alongside the injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. In the 2025-26 season, Curry averaged 26.6 points and 4.7 assists over 43 games and ranks 1st all-time with 4,248 three-pointers. General Manager Dunleavy said "He really wants to win and wants to finish his career with the Warriors."
As of the 19th, the extension has not been signed. According to Slater's projection, Curry's answer after choosing one of four options will come around media day.
Related official sites
- NBA official Stephen Curry player page — Check season-by-season records and all-time three-pointer records
- Golden State Warriors official website (NBA.com) — Media day and training camp schedule and official team announcements
- NBA 2026 FA official tracker — LeBron James and other free agency contract updates this summer
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