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Steph Curry dishes cold hard truth on LeBron James free agency path with ‘lifer’ comment

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Murray, T. L. (2026, September 17). Steph Curry dishes cold hard truth on LeBron James free agency path with ‘lifer’ comment. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/steph-curry-dishes-cold-hard-truth-on-lebron-james-free-agency-path/

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Steph Curry addressed speculation about his future with the Golden State Warriors during an interview on CNBC, stating he plans to stay a “lifer” with the team despite LeBron James recently leaving the Lakers. Curry emphasized his commitment to Golden State as he nears the end of his current four-year contract worth $215.4 million and is eligible for a two-year extension worth $136.7 million that would keep him with the Warriors through 2029. The article highlights Curry’s iconic status in the NBA, including leading Golden State to four championships and being named MVP twice.

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On Tuesday, during an interview with CNBC, Steph Curry addressed rumors about his future with the Golden State Warriors by stating he wants to be a "lifer" with the team. These speculations arose after LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers in July following an eight-season stint there. Despite entering the final year of his four-year, $215.4 million contract signed in 2022 and being 38 years old, Curry emphasized his commitment to staying with Golden State for competitive reasons. He noted that while NBA contracts can be unpredictable, his focus is on remaining with the Warriors, where he would be eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million extension through 2028-2029.

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Any concerns about Steph Curry leaving the Warriors can be put to rest. asserted

Curry → leave → rest

During an interview with CNBC, Curry was asked if seeing LeBron James leave the Lakers during free agency was “appealing” to him, to which the future Hall of Famer immediately shut down. asserted

Famer → ask → which

I’ve always stated that I want to be a lifer with Golden State,” Curry said. asserted

Curry → state → State

“What we’ve built there. asserted

we → build → What

The fact that I get to run it back this year with Draymond [Green] and Coach [Steve] Kerr.” asserted

I → get → Green

Since James departed from the Lakers in July after an eight-season run, rumors started to emerge that Curry could be entering his final season in a Golden State uniform. uncertain

Curry → depart → uniform

Curry, 38, is entering the final year of his four-year, $215.4 million deal he signed with the team in 2022 and is nearing the end of a Hall of Fame career. asserted

he → enter → career

Things change really fast,” Curry said. asserted

Curry → change → ?

“But I do know my interest and mission is to stay in Golden State and be competitive is there, and the contract stuff will take care of itself.” asserted

stuff → know → itself

Curry is eligible to receive a two-year, $136.7 million contract extension that would keep him with the Warriors through the 2028-2029 season. asserted

that → receive → season

Part of the reason why rumors have emerged of a potential Curry departure has been because of the Warriors’ inability to land a superstar during the offseason. asserted

rumors → emerge → offseason

The moves the organization made during the offseason were focused on acquiring depth and building around young talent, such as Yaxel Lendeborg, who was selected by the team with the No.11 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. asserted

who → make → Draft

On Tuesday, Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic said he wouldn’t be shocked if the team decides to break up its foundation by trading Green and Jimmy Butler if the team isn’t performing up to expectations by the season’s midway point. asserted

team → say → point

Thompson II added that he doesn’t think the team would trade Curry and called him a “lifer.” Aside from being considered one of the greatest shooters of all time, Curry is the most iconic Warriors player. asserted

Curry → add → time

He’s led them to four NBA championships, including being Finals MVP in 2022. asserted

He → lead → 2022

Curry was crowned NBA MVP in back-to-back seasons in 2015 and 2016. asserted

Curry → crown → 2015

Steph Curry dishes cold hard truth on LeBron James free agency path with ‘lifer’ comment

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