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• Stephen Curry signs 2-year, $116 million extension with Warriors

  26-09-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors are keeping superstar Stephen Curry in the Bay Area for at least two more years.The Warriors announced Friday, Sept. 25 that Curry signed a contract extension with the team. A person with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports that the two-time MVP and Golden State agreed on a two-year, $116 million extension with a player option in 2028-29.The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly disclose the details.Throughout the offseason, bot
  
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• Stephen Curry, Warriors reportedly agree to $116M extension: What it means for Golden State's future

  26-09-2026 05:40 via cbssports.com
  
  Curry took less than the max to open the door for one last championship pursuit in the twilight of his career
  
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• Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to two-year, $116 million extension

  26-09-2026 05:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Franchise icon and undisputed greatest Golden State Wa
  
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• Stephen Curry staying in Bay Area: He, Warriors agree to two-year, $116 million extension

  26-09-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I wanna be a lifer with Golden State.”Stephen Curry has consistently said he doesn't want to play for any other franchise than the Golden State Warriors. Friday night he signed on the bottom line to make that happen.Curry and the Warriors have agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension, which the Warriors announced, with ESPN’s Shams Charania providing the financial details. Warriors sign guard Stephen Curry to contract extension: pic.twitter.com/ONPsn75lT4— W
  
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• Stephen Curry signs 2-year, $116 million extension with Warriors: What it means

  26-09-2026 04:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Golden State Warriors are keeping superstar Stephen Curry in the Bay Area for at least two more years.The Warriors announced Friday, Sept. 25 that Curry signed a contract extension with the team. A person with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports that the two-time MVP and Golden State agreed on a two-year, $116 million extension with a player option in 2028-29.The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly disclose the details.Throughout the offseason, bot
  
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• Stephen Curry signs 2-year, $116 million extension to stay in Golden State

  26-09-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry has agreed to atwo-year, $116 million contract extension withthe Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN's Shams Charania — a re-up in line to keep the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and future Hall of Famer with the team that drafted him through his 20th professional season.The team confirmed the extension on Friday, but did not provide details. The deal reportedly includes a player option in the 2028-29 season, per Charania.Warriors sign guard Stephen Curry to contract
  
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• Stephen Curry reportedly agrees to stay in Golden State on 2-year, $116 million extension

  26-09-2026 04:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stephen Curry has agreed to atwo-year, $116 million contract extension withthe Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania — a re-up in line to keep the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and future Hall of Famer with the team that drafted him through his 20th professional season.The deal reportedly includes a player option in the 2028-29 season.BREAKING: Golden State’s Stephen Curry has agreed on a two-year, $116 million contract extension with the franchise, with
  
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• Does Stephen Curry think Warriors can contend? 'We still believe that we can be that team'

  26-09-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two things can be true:1) Stephen Curry has no intention of leaving Golden State. He wants to finish his career there.2) Curry, heading into his 18th NBA season at age 38, still wants to — and believes he can — compete and win at the highest level with the Warriors. Curry discussed that today on “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio."You could ask me, you could ask Steve Kerr, you could ask Draymond (Green), we still believe that we can be t
  
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• ESPN ranks Victor Wembanyama as the second-best player in the NBA

  26-09-2026 01:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 8: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against the New York Knicks during Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 8, 2026 at Madison in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE(Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• Hornets' Kon Knueppel will likely miss start of 2026-27 NBA season with strained left hamstring

  26-09-2026 01:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel will likely miss the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA season after suffering a strained left hamstring, the team announced on Friday.Last season, the 6-foot-6 sharpshooter finished second in NBA Rookie of the Year balloting after challenging eventual winner Cooper Flagg by averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He led the league by making 273 3-pointers, shooting 43% on 673 attempts. This story will be updated with more information.
  
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• Why did LeBron James sign with the Philadelphia 76ers? Let him explain

  26-09-2026 01:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The highly-anticipated debut of LeBron James on the Philadelphia 76ers is nearly here. The future Hall of Famer made headlines this summer when he signed with the 76ers as a free agent, leaving the Los Angels Lakers. He discussed his latest decision on the season four opener of his "Mind the Game" podcast with Steve Nash.James, 41, shared the thought process behind his decision to return to the game and not retire after 23 seasons in the league. The Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder
  
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• LeBron James is in love with competing vs. Father Time, hopes to help Joel Embiid over the hump in Philly

  26-09-2026 00:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James explained on the new episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast that he stayed away from most basketball activities for at least a month and a half following the conclusion of his 2025-26 campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. At 41, he felt like his body responded “very well.” As for his mind? That responded better than it had the previous summer, James told co-host Steve Nash, as shown Friday.“I think the only thing that I continued to say to myself was, '
  
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• LeBron James has one final message to Bronny James before NBA training camp begins

  26-09-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LeBron James and Bronny James are shown in a series of photos posted by LeBron James.Some moments are bigger than basketball.LeBron James posted an Instagram reel on Thursday night that captured his summer, as it featured multiple photos and videos of him playing golf alongside his son Bronny James, while the song “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” by Roy Ayers Ubiquity played in the background.Seeing their summer recapped on the golf course was a touching moment. But it was the message
  
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• Kyrie Irving healthy and ready to 'kick some butt' for Mavericks

  26-09-2026 00:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyrie Irving went 19 months without talking to reporters. When he finally did on Friday, Sept. 24, he said the torn ACL that kept him out of the NBA all that time was "probably the best thing that happened to me."He said he is done rehabbing. The Dallas Mavericks guard told reporters at the team's media day that he has no physical restrictions in his left knee, which he injured March 3, 2025."I'm ready to go out there and kick some butt," Irving said. "I know that naysayers or some of the questi
  
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• CSR Weekend Warriors

  26-09-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend.Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here.You know the drill. If you don’t then follow the handy instruction below to sign up and join the conversation:This is now an open threadJoin the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment
  
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• How the Lakers are already using a cap mechanism to build out their G League roster

  25-09-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With training camp starting next week, the Lakers’ front office has been quietly busy in recent days. They signed Anton Watson, Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson Jr. to Exhibit 10 deals, although they waived Watson one day later. Ross and Johnson might not be far behind.What’s the point of signing someone only to waive him the next day? Why are the Lakers signing these guys when they already have 16 players on standard contracts? In essence, they’re using the expanded roster limit
  
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• What Steph Curry's less-than-max $116M extension means for Warriors' future

  25-09-2026 23:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Steph Curry's less-than-max $116M extension means for Warriors' future originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaStephen Curry could have waited until December, when he could gather enough intel on this Warriors season to have at least some idea of its direction.He could have remained patient until the Feb. 11, 2027 NBA trade deadline, giving Golden State CEO Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy four-plus months to buttress the roster or simply consider that deed completed with the a
  
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• Cavs’ Koby Altman corrects a ‘misconception’ about signing LeBron James

  25-09-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 7: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers protest a referee's foul call during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on February 7, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The ghost of LeBron James will forever haunt the Cleveland Cavaliers. The King’s latest free-agency saga took center stage this summer.To no
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/25/26

  25-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: The sneakers worn by Darius Bazley #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2025 NBA Summer League game on July 17, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett E
  
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• Dereck Lively II gives update on his offseason and foot injury recovery

  25-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS, TX - APRIL 9: Dereck Lively II #2 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 9, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Tim Heitman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images A
  
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• Warriors sign star Steph Curry to reported two-year, $116M contract extension

  25-09-2026 21:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Warriors sign star Steph Curry to reported two-year, $116M contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors might not have made many moves this offseason, but they made the most important one on Friday evening.Golden State signed superstar point guard Steph Curry agreed to a contract extension, the team announced.A true legend of the Bay, here to stay.The Golden State Warriors have signed four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry to a con
  
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• Steph Curry, Warriors reportedly agree to two-year, $116M contract extension

  25-09-2026 21:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steph Curry, Warriors reportedly agree to two-year, $116M contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThe Warriors might not have made many moves this offseason, but they made the most important one on Friday evening.Golden State and superstar point guard Steph Curry agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2028-29 NBA season, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday, citing sources.BREAKING: Golden State’s Stephen Curr
  
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• Latest NBA news, rumors heading into 2026 training camps: Grizzlies waive D'Angelo Russell

  25-09-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With NBA training camps opening up next week, news around the league is starting to pick up. While a lot of it is the standard signing of players to Exhibit 10 deals then releasing them — targeting said player for the franchise's G League team — there is some other news of note, here are the highlights.Grizzlies release D’Angelo RussellMemphis has a roster crunch, with 19 players on standard contracts heading into camp, but only 15 can make the opening roster. Cuts are coming.D
  
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• LeBron James reveals what still ‘bothers’ him about Lakers tenure

  25-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lakers fans are still reckoning with LeBron James joining the 76ers this past offseason, ending an eight-year run in Los Angeles.While LeBron’s Lakers tenure didn’t end in the way fans had imagined, he still brought the franchise a championship. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of a basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Noah K. Murray-NY PostBut Los Angeles didn’t get to cele
  
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• The biggest questions facing the Suns over their first 10 games

  25-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 14: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns on the court during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images) | Getty Images I felt it for the first time when I went outs
  
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• The Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview

  25-09-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Subscribe to The Dunker SpotApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Cleveland Cavaliers. They talk about the team's perception, what's needed to make the James Harden/Donovan Mitchell partnership work, next steps for Evan Mobley, the addition of Peyton Watson and much more!On the WNBA side
  
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• LeBron James finally reveals why he chose to sign with the Sixers

  25-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 7: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Joel Embiid #21 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game on December 7, 2025 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Jim Poorten/
  
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• Jalen Brunson says he is fully cleared for training camp after offseason wrist surgery

  25-09-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When news broke this summer that Jalen Brunson had played through a wrist/tendon injury while leading the Knicks to their first title in 53 years, and that he was undergoing surgery to repair it, it was accompanied by a report that his recovery was expected to take only a couple of months. He would be ready to go by training camp.Brunson confirmed that on a live edition of his Roommates Show podcast."As you guys know, I had surgery this offseason," Brunson said. "Just want to tell you guys I am
  
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• LeBron James details three main reasons he chose 76ers, including wanting to help Joel Embiid win a title

  25-09-2026 19:45 via cbssports.com
  
  James offered his most in-depth comments yet on signing with Philadelphia as a free agent
  
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• JJ Redick says this is the first time in Lakers tenure the roster ‘actually fits together’

  25-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Head Coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty
  
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