NBA reporter Anthony Slater recently reported that Stephen Curry has made it clear he plans to continue his career beyond age 40, and management is committed to having Curry retire with the Warriors. The two sides are expected to reach an agreement on a new contract extension worth approximately $70 million, meaning Curry will be the league's highest-paid player for 11 consecutive seasons.
Curry has been the league's highest-paid player for eight consecutive seasons and will continue to lead the salary charts for the next two seasons. The new contract extension will extend this streak to 11 years.
Curry admitted to the media that he has not yet set a specific timeline for the rest of his career, but will plan his future in two-year phases. "I don't know how much longer I'll play in my career," Curry told Anthony Slater. "I'm only planning in two-year increments. That coincides with the remaining years on my current contract."
After signing a maximum-salary extension last summer, Curry's current contract runs through 2027, with a salary of $59.6 million in 2024-25 and $62.58 million in 2026-27. Two years from now will be a critical juncture for the Warriors, when the contracts of their three core players—Curry (37), Butler (35), and Draymond Green (35)—will all expire. Whether Butler and Green will remain with the Warriors after their contracts expire remains uncertain, but if Curry continues to play, he will definitely stay with the Warriors.
Although Curry emphasizes planning in two-year increments, both he and Butler have expressed their desire to continue their careers. When asked if the Warriors still have two years left to contend for a championship, Butler responded, "There's still a lot of exciting games to play in the future," while Curry firmly told reporters, "There's still a lot of gas in the tank."
Dell Curry also firmly believes that Stephen Curry can "play well into his 40s" and break LeBron James' league record. Although James' retirement date is uncertain, Curry's playing style and physical condition give him a good chance of surpassing James. To achieve this goal, Curry will need to renew his current contract.
On August 30th, Curry will be eligible for a new contract extension, and he and Warriors management have essentially agreed to a one-year, $70 million extension. "We've reached a verbal agreement," said Anthony Slater. "At the earliest, Curry and the Warriors will complete the extension process before the start of training camp this season."
Curry was drafted by the Warriors in 2009 and has played for them for 16 seasons. Even at 37, he remains the core of the Warriors' offense, averaging 24.5 points and 6 assists per game last season. He also played in 70 regular season games and led the team in minutes per game with 32. However, according to the new collective bargaining agreement's "38-year-old rule," Curry can't get a four-year or longer contract and can only renew for a new one-year contract after his contract begins next season.
"The collective bargaining agreement prohibits offering contracts of four years or longer to players who reach 38 while under contract, making Curry eligible for only a one-year extension," Anthony Slater continued. "Curry's 38th season will be in the 2026-27 season. Even though he turns 38 on March 14, 2026, he will still be 37 because his birthday is near the end of the season."
Due to the rules, the Warriors can only offer a one-year, $70 million contract extension. With the extension, Curry will be the league's highest-paid player for the next three years, marking his 11th consecutive season as the league's highest-paid player.
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