Warriors are testing Stephen Curry’s patience this offseason

The Golden State Warriors are the only team that haven’t signed a player this summer, and that silence is beginning to test Stephen Curry’s patience.

Back in February, the Warriors went all-in for Jimmy Butler. The idea was clear: show Curry the franchise was still about contending. Butler immediately gave the team toughness, shot creation and leadership, helping Golden State win 23 of its final 31 games and surge back into the playoff picture. 

For a moment, it looked like the dynasty still had life. But its run ended in the second round against Minnesota, and it was obvious the roster needed more. The offseason was supposed to be about capitalizing on the Butler trade. Instead, the Warriors stood still.

Curry addressed the lack of movement at his annual basketball camp. “We have a really good team,” he said. “We do know we need some pieces to help get us to the next level.” 

For someone who usually avoids commenting on roster construction, it was a subtle but clear message. At 37, he knows the margin for error is thin, and running back, essentially, the same team doesn’t make much sense.

The only notable change since the season ended is Kevon Looney’s departure to the Pelicans on a two-year, $16M deal. Looney wasn’t just a role player — he was part of the team’s culture, a steady rebounder and defender who represented continuity. Losing him without adding anyone else leaves Golden State even thinner up front. The draft brought Alex Toohey and Will Richards, but rookies and two-way contracts won’t swing a playoff race in a loaded Western Conference.

The reason for the standstill is Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation. He’s a restricted free agent, and negotiations have dragged on for weeks. Reports suggest Golden State offered a two-year, $45M extension, but Kuminga’s camp has considered taking the $7.9M qualifying offer, which would allow him to hit unrestricted free agency in 2026. That uncertainty has frozen the front office. 

Until his future is resolved, the Warriors have been unwilling to commit to other moves. Targets like Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton or even a reunion with Gary Payton II have been linked, but the franchise has remained stuck.

The contrast with February is striking. Trading for Butler was a bold signal to Curry that the team was still willing to take risks to stay competitive. Now, the lack of urgency sends the opposite message. 

Meanwhile, rivals like the Timberwolves, Thunder and Nuggets have all added depth, and younger teams like Houston and San Antonio continue to load up with talent. Golden State is betting on internal chemistry, but that won’t be enough in a conference this stacked.

Curry has always been the voice of patience, the one who trusts the process and avoids public frustration. But patience doesn’t last forever. Each season without reinforcements is another year of his twilight wasted. The Butler trade showed how much of a difference one addition can make; letting that momentum fade feels careless. Curry isn’t panicking, and he won’t issue ultimatums, but his words at camp carried weight.

There’s still time before training camp, and Curry himself said he expects some movement by then,but the clock is ticking. When a player as measured as Curry hints at frustration, it matters. Golden State risks wasting more than just an offseason — it risks wasting the final years of one of the greatest players the game has ever seen.