Sources: Warriors and Curry sign two-year extension worth US$ 116 million

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The extension that keeps Stephen Curry at Golden State Warriors was disclosed on September 25,[16] at 10:27 pm Eastern time in a report by Anthony Slater.[17][18] League sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday that the Warriors star has agreed to a two-year, $1.4 million contract.[19] The tie includes player option in the final season,[19][20] and ties the franchise legend to the only organization he met during his 20th NBA season.

Before the extension: eligibility, current contract and what was at stake

Curry was on an expiring $4.6 million contract and became eligible for an extension on August 29. The maximum range available for the deal was up to two years and $5.7 million. In the days following eligibility, the Warriors presented the player with different paths: sign for the most, accept a small salary cut or wait to have more flexibility and information before deciding.

How bargaining has evolved: salary cut, security and response time

The result was a combination of salary reduction and safety, rather than a maximum contract or leaving the decision open to seeking more flexibility and information.[citation needed] According to the team, part of the options presented to Curry included the idea of a light cut in relation to the maximum, which would give the Warriors more room on the ceiling to assemble a competitive team around him in the future.

In an interview with ESPN earlier this week, Curry said the timing was delicate. "We're in a very interesting situation", he stated. "All of the different salary cap conditions, about signing for more or less, or whatever the option is, I want to be on a competitive team.

He also stressed that information and patience were essential. "For me, information and patient are essential. It's just a very unique situation in every way based on where we have been the last four years, where I am in my career, how our team is this year and the absolute desperation to win. Trying to balance all of it".

The signed contract: values, player option and immediate effect on the ceiling

The new tie changes Curry's salary trajectory from $4.6 million next season to $6.7 million in the 2018-19 season, with a player option of $8.2 million for the 2019-20 season.

Who still defines the Warriors salary space?

Golden State Warriors 's future flexibility also depends on contracts leaving the roster in the next relegation window. Jimmy Butler III, with US$ 56,8 million, and Draymond Green , with US$ 27,6 million, have expiring contracts that leave the Warriors payroll next summer. center veteran Kristaps Porzingis has only US$ 3 million guaranteed out of a salary of US$ 20 million.According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, this leaves Warriors between US$ 38 million and US$ 55 million projected in salary space depending on what the franchise does about Brandin Podziemski's eligibility for an extension.

The decision on the eve of first practice and Curry's physical condition

Curry said he wanted "no novelty" around contract talks before the start of pre-season. The decision for salary cuts and safety came three days prior to the team's first practice, ending doubts that still hung over the matter.

The star, who turns 39 this season, missed 39 games last season due to a persistent right knee problem but stated that he entered the preseason feeling good. "The idea of going back to work is exciting", Curry said.

Where the story is now

At the current point, the Warriors close a decisive window without leaving Curry's salary situation open: the player is stuck with the franchise for two more years, with an option on [16]-29, and the team earns about US$ 10 million extras projected for next summer.