Curry Confronts Warriors' 2026 Uncertainty After LeBron Chooses 76ers
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 26
Curry Confronts Warriors' 2026 Uncertainty After LeBron Chooses 76ers
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 26
Summary
Stephen Curry said Golden State has accepted its reality after missing on LeBron James, framing the Warriors' outlook around staying "relevant and competitive" rather than expecting a blockbuster fix.
James' move to Philadelphia left the Warriors with few immediate upgrade paths, while injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody have, in Curry's words, changed "the whole calculus" for next season.
Golden State still appears reluctant to spend all its first-round picks unless a move clearly makes it a contender, and Butler's $56.8 million expiring contract has not drawn the kind of trade return the team wants.
Curry, 38, is entering his 18th season after playing 43 games last year, and the Warriors may again need him to carry an aging roster whose highest-paid core is over 35 or returning from major injuries.
That leaves Golden State's near-term plan centered on surviving until Butler and Moody return, getting moderate help if possible, and hoping a rested Curry can keep the team in the playoff race.