Could the Warriors lose steph curry?
The Warriors' failure to add in the offseason ultimately could cost them basketball’s greatest shooter.
For nearly two decades, one name has defined basketball in the Bay Area: Steph Curry.
The greatest shooter the game has ever seen transformed the Golden State Warriors from a struggling franchise into a modern-day dynasty. Four championships, countless unforgettable moments, and a style of play that changed the NBA forever — Steph Curry is modern basketball as we know it.
But as the Warriors enter another critical season, an uncomfortable question is beginning to surface: Could Golden State actually lose Steph Curry?
The idea would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. Curry has spent his entire career with the Warriors, becoming a four-time NBA champion, two-time MVP, one-time Finals MVP, and twelve-time All-Star.
The Warriors have faced the challenge of building around an aging superstar while trying to remain competitive in a loaded Western Conference. While Curry continues to play at an elite level, the question becomes whether the organization can provide him with a roster capable of competing for another championship.
The Warriors have tried to add talent around Curry, but ultimately have fallen short of that goal. After losing Klay Thompson to free agency, they acquired Jimmy Butler before he tore his ACL with the Warriors in January 2026.
The Warriors also missed out on LeBron James in free agency after he decided to join the 76ers in Philadelphia.
If Golden State cannot surround Curry with enough talent, could the two-time MVP decide that chasing another title elsewhere is the best path forward? Or might the organization decide it would be mutually beneficial to move Curry to another franchise, allowing him to pursue another championship while reloading Golden State with young players and draft capital?
The thought of Curry wearing another jersey would be almost impossible for NBA fans to accept, but so is the notion of Steph Curry playing the twilight of his career on a team with no real chance of prevailing in a loaded Western Conference.
For now, Curry remains committed to Golden State, and the Warriors have made it clear that he is the centerpiece of their plans. But the pressure is mounting. The window to compete with one of the greatest players of all time is closing, and every decision matters.
The next chapter of Warriors basketball could determine whether Curry finishes his career exactly where it started — or whether the NBA world gets to witness Steph Curry team up with another superstar in pursuit of another championship with a different organization.
Here are three teams I think could pursue Steph Curry, whether he is “available” or not:
Boston Celtics
Boston lost one of the two stars that brought the city its 18th NBA championship. Finals MVP Jaylen Brown was traded to Philadelphia, where he now will team up with stars like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.
The Celtics still have a solid roster built around All-NBA performer Jayson Tatum, but a second star would bolster their chances against the likes of New York, Philadelphia, Miami, and Cleveland.
Could they reach an agreement to trade for Curry?
Imagine the possibilities: Curry’s unmatched shooting ability paired with Tatum’s scoring versatility would create one of the most dynamic pick-and-roll options in the league. Factor in Boston’s elite defense, playmaking, and a system that promotes three-point shooting, adding the greatest shooter in NBA history — all of a sudden, Boston looks like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference.
The fit would also make sense from Curry’s perspective. Boston is one of the NBA’s premier franchises, has a winning culture, and has shown a willingness to make aggressive moves when championship windows are open. After spending his entire career on the West Coast, a move to Boston might be the move that gives Curry his best chance at another title.
The biggest obstacle would be the financial side. Curry’s contract, Boston’s existing commitments, and the assets required to complete a deal would make negotiations extremely complicated. But if the Warriors ever decided to move their franchise icon, the Celtics would be remiss not to explore every possible avenue.
A Curry-Tatum combo would instantly become one of the most talked-about teams in the league.
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs might be the most fascinating potential destination for Steph Curry — not because they need him, but because they could become the perfect place for him to chase one more championship.
San Antonio has quickly transformed from a rebuilding franchise into one of the NBA’s most exciting young teams. Led by generational superstar Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs reached the 2026 NBA Finals, proving that their rebuild is ahead of schedule.
Adding Curry to that core would be almost unfair.
Imagine a lineup featuring Wembanyama protecting the rim, Curry stretching defenses beyond their breaking point, and young stars like Dylan Harper continuing to develop alongside one of the greatest players in basketball history. Harper’s playoff performances, particularly in the Finals, showed why San Antonio views him as a major part of its future.
This move would likely cost the Spurs Stephon Castle. The rising star from UConn would likely be the centerpiece going back to Golden State, along with picks and a few other players the Warriors might find intriguing.
For Curry, San Antonio offers something Golden State has struggled to provide in recent years: a young, talented roster with a legitimate championship window ahead. Instead of carrying an aging team, Curry could become the veteran leader of a new era — similar to how legends have extended their careers by joining talented young cores.
For the Spurs, the move would be about more than just adding another scorer. Curry’s championship experience, leadership, and work ethic could accelerate the development of Wembanyama, Harper, and the rest of San Antonio’s young core.
The Spurs struggled at times to get baskets with Wembanyama off the floor, so who better to add than the greatest three-point shooter in the history of the NBA?
Wembanyama demands double teams, and the remainder of the roster is made of players that can knock down shots around him. Adding Curry creates a severe matchup conundrum for opposing defenses.
Steph Curry helping build the next Spurs dynasty? It sounds impossible — but then again, so did San Antonio reaching the Finals this quickly.
Orlando Magic
The surprise team of all surprise teams.
Orlando has built one of the NBA’s most exciting young cores, led by stars like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The biggest question surrounding the Magic has been the same one that has followed them for years: Where does the elite shooting come from?
Enter Steph Curry.
A disappointing season followed by a lackluster playoff series against the Detroit Pistons led to the Magic firing head coach Jamal Mosley and hiring former San Antonio assistant Sean Sweeney.
Curry would immediately transform Orlando’s offense. A team built around size, athleticism, and defense would suddenly have the greatest shooter in basketball history stretching the floor. Instead of asking Banchero to create everything late in games, the Magic would have a player who has made a career out of delivering in the biggest moments.
Curry could become the veteran leader of a team entering its prime. He would bring championship experience to a locker room that has the talent to compete but lacks offensive consistency and long-range shooting.
The trade package would also be more realistic than some other destinations. Orlando has young players, draft assets, and enough flexibility to make a serious offer without completely destroying its future.
The biggest question is whether Curry would want to leave Golden State for a smaller market. But if his priority became winning another championship rather than chasing the spotlight, Orlando would be one of the most intriguing options in the league.
A Steph Curry-led Magic team with Banchero and Wagner would be one of the NBA’s most dangerous combinations.
If the Warriors want to retain Curry, it would be wise to start surrounding him with enough talent to take on the heavy hitters in Denver, OKC, and San Antonio. Otherwise, teams might start calling on the future Hall of Famer, and Curry might be enticed to pressure Golden State to move him.
