Stephen Curry’s recent two-year, $116 million contract extension with the Warriors, agreed to in late September 2026, underpins the near-certain trader consensus against him departing. The 38-year-old All-Star and four-time champion took roughly $20 million less than the maximum to provide Golden State salary-cap flexibility for future roster moves, while repeatedly affirming his desire to finish his career as a franchise lifer after 17 seasons. This deal secures him through at least 2027-28 with a player option for 2028-29, eliminating near-term free-agency or trade speculation. Realistic factors that could still shift outcomes include a significant injury prompting retirement or a trade request, though no such developments have surfaced amid his ongoing commitment and the team’s plans to build around him.