Pronóstico: NBA: Stephen Curry to leave Warriors?

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Market context

Stephen Curry leaving the Warriors before 22 October 2026 is a low-probability outcome because he is already under contract with Golden State through the 2026-27 season. ESPN reported in August 2024 that Curry agreed a one-year, $62.6 million extension that keeps him with the franchise through the end of that season, and the Warriors confirmed the deal. [2][10] That contract structure means the market only turns Yes if there is an unusual roster change, retirement, trade, release, or another official move off the Warriors roster before the settlement date. [2][10]

The current 4% Yes price should be read against how rarely a player of Curry’s stature changes teams late in his career, especially with a fully guaranteed extension already in place. The most comparable frame is not a normal expiring-contract watch, but a star-retention situation: Curry has repeatedly been presented by team officials as a franchise cornerstone, and reporting this summer described mutual interest in further extension talks rather than any exit scenario. [1][6][8] Golden State’s own contract timing also reduces near-term churn, because the club has been building around the same core rather than signalling a reset. [5][6]

The main catalysts are roster announcements, trade deadline movement, and any injury or retirement news that changes Golden State’s long-term planning. Reporting in late July and August indicated Curry and the Warriors were expected to revisit extension conversations once he became eligible, which matters more for the next contract than for this market, but it is still the clearest public signal of intent. [9][11][14] A trader should also watch whether the Warriors keep Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr aligned on similar timelines, because the front office has explicitly said it wants Curry to finish his career in Golden State. [1][5]

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