Steph Curry Becomes NBA's Highest-Paid Player Following Warriors Extension
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A new two-year deal pushes Curry's career earnings past Kevin Durant and LeBron James, while providing Golden State strategic cap flexibility.
Steph Curry has become the highest-paid player in NBA history based on career earnings after agreeing to a two-year, $116 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, as reported by Sports Illustrated.
According to reporting from ESPN's Shams Charania, the deal includes a player option for the 2028–29 season. Curry, who is entering his 18th NBA season, accepted a salary approximately $20 million below his maximum. This concession provides the Warriors with an estimated $38 million to $55 million in available funds next summer, depending on the team's decisions regarding Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.
With total career earnings now reaching $649 million, Curry surpasses Kevin Durant ($591 million) and LeBron James ($589 million) on the all-time earnings list. Curry's financial trajectory began with a $12.7 million rookie contract over four years after being selected seventh overall in the 2009 draft. He will earn $62.6 million this season, the highest single-season salary in the league.
The extension ensures the four-time champion remains with Golden State for his 18th, 19th, and potentially 20th seasons, should he exercise the 2028–29 option.