Steph Curry maintains new-look Warriors' primary objective is winning another title
Steph Curry has made it clear that the Golden State Warriors remain focused on pursuing another championship following a series of offseason moves. The team’s performance has declined over the past three years, going from winning the championship in 2022 to losing in the Western Conference semifinals in 2023 and missing the playoffs altogether in 2024.
Earlier this summer, the Warriors traded beloved sharpshooter Klay Thompson in the first six-team deal in NBA history, which brought in Kyle Anderson and Buddy Hield. Additionally, they added De’Anthony Melton and Lindy Waters III to their roster.
In an interview on SportsCenter, Steph Curry said that despite the changes, the Warriors are fully committed to winning a championship.
“The season is fun. Competing with my guys, trying to chase another championship. You know that the ball is going to stop bouncing at some point. For me, I love this environment. I love being out there on the floor,” he said.
“You miss it over the summer, and when you're back out here looking forward to that 82-game schedule, you know you're going to have just so much fun trying to figure out what this team needs to do to be successful, so I'm locked in on that.”
This offseason, Curry signed a $62.6 million extension, securing his place with the Warriors through the 2026–27 season. He is guaranteed $55.8 million for the upcoming season, $59.6 million for 2025-26, and $62.6 million — the maximum permitted under league rules — for 2026-27.
"We're in that position where we can be a relevant team early, give ourselves a chance to compete, then assess where we are because that's what every team has to go through," Curry said.
Warriors expected to make "significant trade" to bolster lineup around Steph Curry: Report
According to The Athletic's Anthony Slater, the Golden State Warriors aren't done making moves and plan to make another "significant" trade during the 2024-25 season to improve the roster around Steph Curry.
The reporter noted that the Warriors continue to face the same roster depth challenges as last season, making a trade essential. He suggested the Warriors might pursue a “consolidation trade” by offloading rotation players, draft picks and young talent to enhance their roster.
“They’ll make a significant trade: In a slightly upgraded form, the Warriors have the same problem as a season ago,” Slater said.
“I imagine they’ll win enough games to stay in the playoff mix, tick off a couple of capable players who are buried in the rotation and then, once January or February nears, find a consolidation trade that better balances the roster and rotation.”
Under the leadership of GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., the Warriors’ front office has demonstrated a willingness to make tough choices, including parting ways with long-tenured players like Klay Thompson.