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Steph Curry says there’s been ‘conversations’ about a new potential contract extension with the Warriors

During conversations about a potential contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry says “everything is on the table.”

After averaging 25.3 points on 46.8% shooting from the field with 6.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per contest over the 2016-17 season, Stephen Curry finalized a five-year, $201 million super-max contract with the Warriors at the start of the offseason.

Fast forward three years, Curry acknowledged there’s been “conversations” about another contract extension with the Golden State Warriors.

Following Golden State’s first practice at the 2020 preseason training camp, Curry said, “everything is on the table,” with a potential contract extension in Golden State.

We have conversations. Everything’s on the table right now. I know just in terms of everything I’ve talked about being a Warrior and what the future holds. Obviously, I’m fully committed on what that is. And understanding I’ve got to do what’s right for me and the team and then having those conversations. I feel blessed to be in a position where I can say that and truly believe it. It’s a matter of just letting things kind of play out the way that they should and that’s kind of where we’re at right now.

After getting drafted No. 7 overall by the Warriors in 2009, Curry has spent all 11 years of his NBA campaign wearing Golden State’s No. 30 kit. The five-time All-Star said it’s a “huge goal” to wear the same Golden State Warriors jersey for as long as he can in his career.

Wearing the same jersey for as long as I can, I think that’s a huge goal for sure. It’s an elite club of guys that you look at that have played with the same organization and been successful and achieved greatness in that respect. So that would be an awesome accomplishment — something that I’ve obviously spoken publicly about and am very committed to…

Listen to Curry’s full post-practice presser via Warriors SoundCloud.

If Curry and the Warriors can agree to an extension before the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 22, the two-time Most Valuable Player can tack on three years to his deal worth up to $156 million, per Bobby Marks of ESPN.

An extension before the Dec. 21 deadline could lock Curry up in Golden State until he’s 37-years-old. If the Warriors don’t ink Curry to an extension in 2020, the Warriors will have the opportunity to work a deal with the sharpshooting point guard during the 2021 offseason.

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Stephen Curry to host Instagram Live session with President Barack Obama

On Wednesday at 1:30 P.M. PST, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will host an Instagram Live session with President Barack Obama.

On Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. PST / 4:30 p.m. EST, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry will chat with President Barack Obama for an Instagram Live session.

The discussion between the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and the 44th President of the United States will focus on themes from Obama’s recently released memoir “A Promised Land.”

The live conversation featuring the duo will be the first Instagram Live discussion to take place on Obama’s Instagram account (@BarackObama). The star-studded Instagram Live will also be featured on Curry’s account (@StephenCurry30).

In March, Curry hosted a segment with Dr. Anthony Fauci on Instagram Live, concentrating on common questions about the coronavirus pandemic. During Curry’s Q&A period with Fauci, Obama was one of the many viewers watching.

Curry and the former President have worked together on a variety of events in the past. The 32-year-old sharpshooter has linked up with Obama for his “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative. In August, the six-time All-Star shared a happy birthday message for Obama on Instagram.

The Instagram Live with Curry and Obama is slated to go for 30 minutes.

Via @warriorsworld on Twitter:

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Andre Iguodala trades jokes with Steph Curry during golf round at ‘The Match III’

While Stephen Curry was on the course for “The Match III” golf competition, Andre Iguodala had a question for his former Warriors teammate.

On Friday, Steph Curry was in the tee box for “The Match III: Champions for Change.” The Golden State Warriors point guard rounded out a star-powered foursome that featured two-time Super Bowl-winning passer Peyton Manning, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and PGA Tour veteran Phil Mickelson.

In the third edition of the celebrity golf match, Curry and Manning teamed up against Barkley and Mickelson for 15 holes at Stone Canyon Golf Club in Oro Valley, Arizona, to help raise funds for Historically black colleges and universities around the country.

Along with the talented cast of golfers on the course, the group of analysts and commentators for the event had a familiar face for fans of the Warriors. Curry’s former teammate turned Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala was featured on the broadcast.

With Iguodala on the mic, it didn’t take long for the pair of former teammates to start trading jokes. As Curry was driving the cart, the 2015 NBA Finals MVP had a question for his former teammate regarding his outfit choice for the round.

Via @HoHighlights on Twitter:

On top of his zebra-powered shirt, Curry was riding around Stone Canyon in style. The five-time All-Star had a custom golf cart that featured his new custom Under Armour logo.

Via @NickDePaula on Twitter:

Despite his swagger on the course, it didn’t translate to his game. The Curry and Manning tandem fell to Mickelson and Barkley, 4-3 in the alternate scoring format. Although Curry wasn’t apart of the pairing that was crowned champion, the foursome was able to raise a whopping $5.455 million for HBCU programs.

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Charles Barkley and Phil Mickelson defeat Steph Curry and Peyton Manning in ‘The Match III’

Despite being heavy favorites, Stephen Curry and Peyton Manning fell to Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley in “The Match III” golf round.

On Friday, instead of lacing up his basketball shoes, Steph Curry pulled out his golf clubs. Alongside Super Bowl-winning quarterback Peyton Manning, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player competed in “The Match III: Champions for Change.”

The duo of Manning and Curry squared off against five-time PGA Major winner Phil Mickelson and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. Proceeds from the golf round benefitted Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU).

Despite playing the underdog role for the event, Mickelson and Barkley were able to put together a gritty performance against Curry and Manning. After Bogeying the first hole to fall behind, Mickelson and Barkley sunk back-to-back birdies to steal the lead. While Curry and Manning struggled with bogey golf, the tandem of Mickelson and Barkley pared four of the next five holes.

While Barkley’s hitched-up swing has become infamous, the NBA on TNT analyst played exceptionally well with the coaching of Mickelson on every hole at The Stone Canyon Club in Oro Valley, Arizona.

With a birdie on 15, Barkley and Mickelson were able to complete the upset victory, 4-3 in the alternate scoring format.

One of Curry’s best shots of the day came on the par-4 12th hole. The six-time All-Star nearly drilled a shot from the bunker, leaving it just inches from the hole.

Via @BleacherReport on Twitter:

However, just two holes earlier, Curry smoked a drive that skipped into the water hazard on the 10th hole.

Via @br_betting on Twitter:

Regardless of winners and losers, The Match III raised an incredible $5.455 million for HBCU programs.

Via @PGATOUR on Twitter:

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Steph Curry training with Michelle Wie West before ‘The Match III’ golf competition

Before he tees up for The Match III with Phil Mickelson, Charles Barkeley and Peyton Manning, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is training with Michell Wie West.

Before he returns to Chase Center for the Golden State Warriors preseason training camp, Stephen Curry will pick up his clubs for a star-studded round of golf.

On Friday, Curry will join legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, five-time golf major winner Phil Mickelson and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley for the third edition of “The Match: Champions for Charity.” Proceeds from the charity competition will benefit Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Curry will team up with Manning against Barkley and Mickelson. While linked with Tiger Woods in The Match II, Manning was part of the winner’s circle for the round.

To prepare for his round against Mickelson and Barkley tandem, Curry has been working on his golf game with Michell Wie West. Prior to the event, Wie West shared a video on Instagram featuring her and the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player teeing off. However, instead of using tees for their drives, Wie West and Curry used OXIGEN water bottles. Both Curry and Wie West are investors and partners with OXIGEN.

Via @michellewiewest on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyNZdApNl5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The veteran golfer has five LPGA Tour wins, including a U.S. Open championship from 2014. Wie West has also finished in the top five of LPGA Tour major golf events six times. Along with former Warrior Andre Iguodala and others, Wie West is slated to serve as an analyst for The Match.

The Match III will begin at noon PST on Friday, Nov. 27, on TNT.

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Steph Curry calls Klay Thompson’s season-ending Achilles injury ‘a gut punch’

Stephen Curry was emotional after Klay Thompson suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.

Last season Stephen Curry only suited up for five games during the Golden State Warriors 2019-20 season due to a broken left hand. Although the two-time Most Valuable Player is slated to make his long-awaited return to Chase Center at the start of the 2020-21 season, it will be without his fellow Splash Brother.

Last week, the Golden State Warriors announced Klay Thompson has suffered a season-ending Achilles tear during a preseason workout in Southern California.

After tearing his ACL in the third quarter of game six of the 2019 NBA Finals, Thompson will miss his second consecutive season with a significant leg injury.

Following Thompson’s injury, Curry spoke about his backcourt mate’s injury in an interview with Marc J. Spears of ESPN. The six-time All-Star called Thompson’s injury “a gut punch.”

Via The Undefeated:

“He’s the best 2-guard in the league,” Curry said. “To get that call was a gut punch for sure. A lot of tears. You don’t really know what to say because a guy like that is having to go through two pretty serious rehabs now. But at the end of the day, we have to have his back. We hope that he is around and a part of what we do through his rehab and staying connected with us.

He can come back strong. He’s a guy that loves the game so much. He is going to do whatever it takes to get back out there on the floor and be himself. That’s what we hope and the confidence that we have. Two-and-a-half years of rehab is tough for anybody. We’re hoping for the best.”

Since sharing a backcourt in 2011, Curry and Thompson have blossomed into one of the league’s most feared tandems. Along with winning three championships with Curry, the Washington State product earned five All-Star bids, two All-NBA Third Team honors and an NBA All-Defensive Second Team nod.

In 2018-19, Thompson averaged 21.5 points on 45.7% shooting from the field with 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest. During every season of his eight-year career, Thompson has averaged over 40.1 shooting from beyond the arc.

Without Thompson, Golden State will lean on newly acquired players like Kelly Oubre Jr., Brad Wanamaker and Kent Bazemore.

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Warriors Rewind: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant combine for 89 points vs. Suns in 2016

With no hoops on the schedule, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups and standout performances.

With no hoops on the calendar, Warriors Wire is rewinding the tape back through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups, standout performances and everything else in between.

In a 2016 matchup against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena, the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant turned in a combined effort that could only be replicated by Golden State’s rotation of All-Star talent. 

With Devin Booker and the Suns in town, the Warriors displayed just how dangerous their scoring attack could be with a newly signed player like Durant roaming the court.

November 13, 2016

Coming off four consecutive victories, the Warriors welcomed Booker, T.J. Warren and the Phoenix Suns to Oakland. Although the Suns were able to lead the game throughout the first quarter behind the play of Warren and Eric Bledsoe, the Suns had no answer for Golden State’s group of All-Stars.

Curry tallied 30 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field with six rebounds, six assists and two steals in 37 minutes. Thompson matched his Splash Brother with 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting with two boards and an assist in 33 minutes. Both Curry and Thompson knocked down five 3-pointers each against the Suns.

Durant backed up his new teammates with 29 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the field with nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 38 minutes.

Following high caliber performances from Curry, Durant and Thompson, Golden State’s fourth All-Star Draymond Green added a near triple-double effort with 14 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds.

Curry, Thompson and Durant combining for 89 points helped push the Warriors past the Suns for Golden State’s fifth straight victory, 133-120.

Watch highlights from Golden State’s victory over Phoenix via YouTube:

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Photos: Atlanta’s Cam Reddish joins Steph Curry at offseason workout

During an offseason workout, the Golden State Warriors two-time MVP Stephen Curry was joined by Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Cam Reddish.

After missing all but five games during the 2019-2020 campaign, Stephen Curry is in the gym preparing for the start of the upcoming NBA season.

Before Curry makes his highly anticipated return to Steve Kerr’s rotation at San Francisco’s Chase Center, the two-time Most Valuable Player is working on his game with fellow members of the NBA.

Earlier in the week, photographer Jordan Jimenez shared a series of photos featuring Curry and other members from the Golden State Warriors at the gym. Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Kevon Looney and Alen Smailagic were some of the Warriors training with the six-time All-Star point guard. Along with Curry’s teammates, free-agent veteran Jeremy Lin was spotted on the court for the offseason workout.

Before joining the rest of his teammates at Golden State’s preseason training camp in early December, Curry was back in the gym with a former top 10 draft pick.

In round-two of offseason workouts, Jimenez shared photos of the Golden State point guard working with Cam Reddish of the Atlanta Hawks.

Via @_JordanJimenez on Twitter:

Follow more work from Jimenez on Instagram @__jsquared.

After being drafted by the Hawks out of Duke with the No. 10 overall pick last year, Reddish averaged 10.5 points on 38.4% shooting from the field with 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. During his rookie season, Reddish shot 33.2% on 4.3 attempts from beyond the arc per contest.

In his only appearance against the Warriors last season, Reddish tallied eight points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field with four rebounds, an assist, block and steal in 24 minutes.

If Reddish aims to improve his shooting as a sophomore in the NBA, taking notes from one of the Splash Brothers isn’t a bad place to start.

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Warriors Rewind: Steph Curry’s strong first-quarter leads to 46 point performance vs. Timberwolves in 2015

With no hoops on the schedule, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups and standout performances.

With no hoops on the calendar, Warriors Wire is rewinding the tape back through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups, standout performances and everything else in between.

On his way to winning the league’s Most Valuable Player award in the 2015-16 season, Stephen Curry exploded in the first quarter of an early-season tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

November 12, 2015

After starting off the season a perfect 9-0, Luke Walton and the Golden State Warriors had a chance to register double-digit victories early in the season. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves were standing in the way.

Despite seven different members of the Timberwolves putting up double-figures against the Warriors, it wasn’t enough to slow down Golden State’s All-Star point guard.

Curry tallied 46 points on 15-of-25 shooting from the field with five rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Splash Brother splashed 8-of-13 attempts from beyond the arc against Minnesota.

Watch highlights from Curry’s 46-point performance via YouTube:

Nearly half of Curry’s 46 point performance came in the first quarter. The Davidson product notched 21 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field in the first quarter. Curry caught fire in the opening period from long distance, knocking down four triples in 12 minutes.

Curry’s effort against the Timberwolves was the third time through 10 games he’s scored over 40 points. His 46 points against Minnesota was the fourth-highest scoring mark of Curry’s 2015-16 season.

Outside of Curry, all five of Golden State’s starting lineup scored in double-figures. 

Future Warrior Andrew Wiggins recorded a team-high 19 points on 7-of-7 shooting for the Timberwolves. Wiggins added five rebounds and two assists.

Golden State’s 129-116 victory extended their winning streak to 10 consecutive games to start the season. While 10 straight games is a significant number, it was just the start. The Warriors went on to win 24 games to open the season — a record for the best start in NBA history.

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Photos: Steph Curry working out with Jeremy Lin, Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss and others

At a recent offseason workout, Steph Curry was on the court with past and current Warriors including Jeremy Lin, Eric Paschall and others.

With the opening day of the 2020-21 NBA season set in place, players are putting the finishing touches on an unprecedented offseason.

After only playing in five games with the Golden State Warriors in the 2019-20 campaign due to injuries, Stephen Curry will be making his long-awaited return to Steve Kerr’s rotation when the new season starts in December.

Before he laces up in his No. 30 Warriors jersey at Chase Center in San Francisco, Curry was spotted on the court with current and former teammates at a preseason workout.

On Tuesday, Bay Area photographer Jordan Jimenez shared two sets of photos on Instagram featuring the NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player alongside Eric Paschall, Marquese Chriss, Kevon Looney, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Alen Smailagic.

In the series of photos, Jimenez captured Curry shooting, Paschall driving for a layup, Chriss backing down Toscano-Anderson and more

Along with the members of the Warriors, free-agent wing Jeremy Lin was involved with the workout. In late October, the veteran point guard was linked to Golden State for a potential return to the Bay Area in 2020-21.

Via @__jsquared on Instagram:

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After missing Golden State’s voluntary offseason minicamp in late September, Curry will have the opportunity to join the rest of his teammates at Chase Center for the Warriors preseason training camp on Dec. 1.

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