Stephen Curry renews with the Warriors for two years and US$ 116 million

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Context: August extension of 2024 and last season

Stephen Curry is on its current $2.6 million contract with Golden State Warriors .2024 The bond was a one-year extension signed in August 2011.US$ 62

Last season, point guard missed a significant portion of the campaign due to knee pain and swelling that limited his participation to 43 games.

Development: the franchise paved the way for a new agreement

Against this backdrop, the Warriors presented Curry with different types of proposals ranging from maximum contracts to discounted salaries.

The deal closed now is for two years and US$ 116 million.The value starts with US$ 55,7 million in the season 2027-28.

The figure is some US$ 20 million less than what point guard would have been entitled to receive if it had signed a maximum amount of US$ 136,7 million for two years.

Comparison: immediate effect on the salary ceiling and similarity to Kawhi Leonard

The structure is reminiscent of the agreement signed by Kawhi Leonard with Toronto Raptors : two years and US$ 115 million, signed this month and covering the same two additional seasons.

In the case of the Warriors, the reduction from the maximum value opens up room for franchise.

For the fan, the central point is the combination of continuity and flexibility: Curry remains tied to the team's project while the Warriors gain leeway to plan the roster without fully compromising the payroll in coming years.

Current situation: contract finalized, future decision in the player's hands

So far, the deal between Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors is set in its main numbers: two years,US$ 116 million, start at US$ 55,7 million in season 2027-28 and player option before 2028-29.

The current stage is contract confirmation, with the 2009-10 season still dependent on Curry's choice.