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Steph Curry might make a surprising decision about his Warriors future
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Steph Curry might make a surprising decision about his Warriors future

The Golden State Warriors didn't do much to improve their roster this offseason.

They didn't seem to have a plan B if they didn't land LeBron James, and so far, they have added zero outside free agents to the mix.

That has prompted some speculation regarding Stephen Curry's future with the organization, given that he's entering the final year of his contract.

Considering that, NBA insider Sean Deveney considered all potential options for Curry and his impending two-year contract extension. Notably, not signing one might actually be the best path forward for both parties.

Steph Curry could 'help' the Warriors by not signing an extension

"This would be the wild card. There would be speculation that the Warriors could trade Curry, and that he is not signing an extension because he wants out," Deveney wrote. "But, more likely, it would give the Warriors the option of using $100 million in cap space, then circling back and signing Curry, a bit like the Cavaliers and James Harden this offseason. If Curry wants to choose havoc and chaos, this is the way to go, and any fan of NBA trade rumors is a fan of havoc and chaos."

Curry has always been loyal to the Warriors, and while this would certainly put the fans and the organization on edge, he'd likely be in constant communication with them.

Of course, that won't stop other teams from trying to pry him away from the Bay Area, whether it's with a trade or by trying to recruit him as an impending free agent.

The Warriors may not be a top-tier team right now, but they still have big contracts they can use as trade chips if the right opportunity arises.

And with extension-eligible guys like Anthony Davis potentially asking out of their current teams, Curry might be better off waiting before signing a new deal with his beloved Warriors. 

Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues

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