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Steph, Here's a Blank Check – You Fill in the Amount and Contract Length!

The question of Steph Curry's future with the Golden State Warriors isn't whether he'll stay, but when and under what terms the collaboration will be formalized. The greatest shooter in basketball history has the option to sign a two-year maximum contract worth over $130 million, which would keep him in San Francisco (at least) until he's 40.
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The Golden State Warriors' unwavering loyalty to their greatest legend is perfectly encapsulated by Anthony Slater's report for ESPN, which indicates the Warriors have essentially stepped back from traditional negotiations. The front office has reportedly offered Curry a "blank check," granting him complete freedom to dictate his financial terms and contract length.

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However, there's a strategic element to the timing of the signing. The formal agreement is expected to occur next summer, upon the expiration of his current contract. This move would open up significant salary cap space for the Warriors, allowing them to bring in reinforcements and rebuild the team around Curry.

- There's no doubt I want to stay here for the rest of my career, and I'm absolutely certain that will happen - Curry stated, dismissing any possibility of a change of scenery.

Knee Recovery: The Main Unknown

While the contractual aspect of the story is clear, what concerns fans and the coaching staff is Curry's health. Due to chronic knee issues, the veteran guard played only 43 games last season. If his rehabilitation process goes according to plan, the club hopes he could play over 70 games next season.

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- There's a certain degree of concern about that knee. According to my information, the problem is solvable, but it's a new situation for Steph. People have viewed him as one of the fittest players in the entire league for years, and now, for the first time, he has to dedicate himself thoroughly to recovering from an injury - noted journalist Monte Poole for NBCS.

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