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Curry’s reported extension gives Warriors room to manoeuvre

ESPN reports Stephen Curry accepted $20 million below his maximum salary in a two-year, $116 million extension with a player option for 2028–29.

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Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, ESPN reports, citing sources. The reported deal includes a player option for 2028–29.

Curry accepted $20 million less than his maximum salary, according to ESPN. The arrangement would give the Warriors additional salary-cap flexibility next summer.

Curry’s existing contract is a one-year, $62.6 million deal due to expire after this season. ESPN reports the Warriors presented him with several extension options, including maximum pay and smaller salary reductions.

Curry is entering his 18th NBA season. He played 43 games last season, averaging 26.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game.

The supplied reporting attributes the agreement and its terms to sources; it does not include an official announcement from the team or Curry.

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