Reshuffling Warriors focus on winning with Stephen Curry - ESPN

LAS VEGAS — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has made it clear that he would like to remain a member of the only NBA team he has ever played for for the remainder of his career.

And the Warriors are on the same page.

Curry, 36, whose contract is set to end after the 2025-26 season, is eligible to extend for an extra year this summer. While it's not the most pressing issue on Golden State's to-do list as it navigates the remainder of free agency, it's something the Warriors' front office has on its radar.

«That guy can get whatever he wants,» Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy said in a news conference Friday. «It's been a sprint here getting through the draft and free agency and summer league, but all of that will get figured out. Steph, I think I can say pretty confidently, that he will be a Warrior for life.»

Taking advantage of the rest of Curry's prime is the No. 1 priority for the Warriors, especially as they turn the page on Klay Thompson's era in the Bay Area.

Regardless of Thompson's decision to stay or go, the organization knew it had to make changes after being eliminated in the second round in 2023 and failing even to make the playoffs last season.

«I think it would have been hard to run the same team back,» Dunleavy said. «Although 46 wins is pretty good, we didn't make the playoffs. But this isn't something where it's like broken completely. We just need to tune some things up. I think we've been able to do that, and we're excited about this group.»

To help retool their roster, the Warriors brought in Kyle Anderson, Buddy Hield and De'Anthony Melton — three players Dunleavy said fit the shooting and defensive style Golden State is looking for.

Dunleavy said the Warriors are still open to