{
  "id": 9890537,
  "title": "Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/stephen-curry-and-warriors-agree-to-2-year-contract-extension-worth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T02:44:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stephen-curry-warriors-agree-2-024440302.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen Curry has reached a two-year contract extension worth $116 million, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal, as confirmed by The Associated Press. The extension will keep Curry with the Golden State Warriors through the 2028-29 season. The person spoke anonymously due to the team's lack of announcement regarding the contract terms. Curry was initially expected to earn up to $136 million, but he is opting for a discounted deal, demonstrating his dedication to finishing his career with the Warriors. Golden State's general manager, Mike Dunleavy, expressed optimism about finalizing a deal with the two-time MVP and NBA career leader in three-pointers the previous month. The 38-year-old Curry will extend his previous $62.6 million extension, signed for the 2026-27 season, by signing this new contract, which will take him through 2029. This would mark Curry's 20th season with the team. Despite averaging 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds during the 2023-24 season, Curry was limited to 43 games due to injuries. ESPN was the first to report on Curry's new deal.",
  "summary": "Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $116 million that would take him through the 2028-29 season, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the terms of Curry's contract. Curry was eligible to command up to $136 million, so he is giving his team a…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Warriors news: Former NBA head coach drops Stephen Curry reality check on Dubs' closing championship window",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/warriors-news-former-nba-head-coach-drops-stephen-curry-reality-check",
        "published": "2026-09-24T23:32:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/stephen-curry-and-warriors-agree-to-2-year-contract-extension-worth-9895705",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:46:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}