Curry Officially Speaks Out! Pledges to Retire with Warriors but Not Rushing to Sign, Team to Open T

  Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry recently became eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million maximum contract extension. Amid intense public scrutiny over his contract situation, Curry has finally given a clear statement: he will undoubtedly spend his entire career with the Warriors, but will sign the deal at the right time. Meanwhile, the Warriors' preparations for the new season are in full swing, with the team expected to begin training camp in late September in Hawaii.

  **Vows to Retire in the Bay Area, but "Contract Will Get Done at the Right Time"**

  Entering his 18th NBA season, Curry is currently in the final year of his existing contract, worth approximately $62.6 million. While speaking at a charity golf tournament, Curry told *NBC Sports Bay Area*, giving Warriors fans reassurance: "Without a doubt, I want to play the rest of my career here, and I'm very confident that will happen."

  However, in contrast to Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., who has repeatedly expressed urgency to finalize the extension before the season starts, Curry's approach is more relaxed. He added, "The contract stuff will get done at the right time. We're not going to let it be a distraction during preseason preparations. We're about to have a team that knows each other very well, which is more important."

  U.S. media analysis noted that Curry's comments are "a guarantee but no conclusion" for the front office. His reluctance to sign immediately effectively gives him room to evaluate the team's roster and future developments.

  **Warriors Battle Injuries, Will Hold Training Camp in Hawaii**

  The Warriors were plagued by injuries last season, finishing with a dismal 37-45 record. Curry himself missed more than two months due to a serious knee issue, playing only 43 games.

  Discussing the new season, Curry emphasized, "Hopefully we can stay healthy and have a chance to show what we're capable of, including me, who missed a lot of games last year." However, health concerns remain ahead of the season. While the roster includes Draymond Green, Gary Payton II, and recent additions Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Georges Niang, two key forwards—Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody—are still recovering from significant knee injuries and are expected to miss the start of the season.

  Additionally, the Warriors currently hold valuable draft assets, including up to three first-round picks and future pick swap rights. Curry's "wait-and-see" approach is precisely about observing the recovery progress of Butler and Moody, as well as whether the front office is willing to "go all-in" with these assets before the trade deadline to acquire a core piece capable of contending for a championship.

  While waiting for Curry to sign, the Warriors organization has officially announced their preseason schedule. The team will hold training camp from September 29 to October 3 at BYU-Hawaii, marking the second time in three years that the team has opened camp in Hawaii.

  Following camp, the Warriors will face the Los Angeles Clippers in Honolulu on October 4, kicking off a six-game preseason slate. The team's calendar is set; the only blank date left is when their legendary sharpshooter will finally put pen to paper on the extension.

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