Steph Curry is following the trend of NBA superstars taking less money for the sake of team success.
The Golden State Warriors star reportedly agreed to a 2-year, $116 million contract extension. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal includes a player option on the 2028-29 season.
BREAKING: Golden State’s Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year, $116 million contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028-29, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/KSdyNDCsRx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 26, 2026
Curry was eligible to earn an additional $20 million in salary but opted to leave the money on the table, giving the Warriors more salary cap flexibility heading into the next couple of seasons.
With Curry taking less money, Golden State figures to have enough cap room to sign a player to a max contract next offseason or add on multiple high-level players on lesser deals.
Curry, entering his age-38 season, has hardly slowed down despite approaching 40. But the clock is ticking for the Warriors to build one more contender around their franchise face before he retires.
Curry may have been inspired by reigning NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, who took less money and allowed his New York Knicks to keep their core intact. San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama similarly took a pay cut earlier this offseason.
