NBA: Stephen Curry to leave Warriors?

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Market context

Stephen Curry remains tied to Golden State through at least the 2026-27 season after the Warriors confirmed a one-year, $62.6 million extension, and the club has publicly said it wants him to finish his career there.[2][3][12] That makes an exit before the market’s October 2026 deadline a low-probability outcome unless something unusual changes, because the contract structure and the team’s stated preference both lean heavily towards continuity.[1][6]

The main comparison for this market is that elite franchise guards rarely leave on a short fuse when they are still under contract and still central to the team’s identity. Curry is also priced in a veteran-window context: the Warriors have continued to build around him, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr, while reports this spring said the team’s offseason questions centred more on extending that window than tearing it down.[5][8] In practical terms, the 4% YES price is more about tail risk — retirement, a sudden trade request, or an organisational pivot — than a base-case roster move.

For traders, the key catalysts are any mid-season injury developments, extension chatter, or front-office signals after the 2026-27 campaign begins. Beat-reporting from ESPN’s Anthony Slater has already pointed to the Warriors being open to future extension talks, and league rules still allow Curry to be the subject of a new deal once eligible.[10][13][15] Golden State’s early-season form, the health of Curry and other core pieces, and whether the team stays in contention will matter more than routine roster noise; a competitive team with Curry available is the most natural path to him staying put.

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