Brief
Curry says he left $20 million on the table to help Warriors' cap space
The guard told ABC7 his decision was a family discussion aimed at giving Golden State financial flexibility.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Stephen Curry disclosed to ABC7 News Bay Area that he turned down a $136.7 million offer and signed a two‑year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, leaving roughly $20 million on the table.
What happened
The contract, announced in September, includes a player option for the 2028‑29 season and provides the Warriors with additional salary‑cap breathing room.
What the report adds
According to the New York Post, Curry said the decision was discussed with his wife Ayesha and framed as a shared family choice rather than a purely financial one.
What was said
“That’s why sometimes I realize like, this is not a real place, the NBA…the gratitude and understanding, the numbers we’re talking about,” Curry told ABC7, as reported by the Post.
How it came about
Felo previously covered the extension on 26 September, noting the deal fell short of a full super‑max and created cap space for the Warriors’ rebuild.
Key facts
- Curry signed a two‑year, $116 million extension with a player option for 2028‑29. (nypost.com)
- He could have earned $136.7 million but chose a lower amount to aid the Warriors' cap space. (nypost.com)
- Curry discussed the decision with his wife Ayesha, describing it as a family conversation. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Stephen Curry reveals wife Ayesha’s reaction to leaving $20M on table with Warriors extension”
