NBA superstar Stephen Curry has made headlines once again, as he has agreed to sign a one-year, $62.6 million extension with the Golden State Warriors. This deal will keep Curry in a Warriors uniform through the 2026-2027 season, making him the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season. According to Spotrac, several other NBA players who have signed long-term extensions are on track to surpass Curry's salary in the following year.
Curry, a four-time NBA champion and recent gold medalist with Team USA at the 2024 Olympics, is known for his record-setting achievements. He was the first player to reach $40 million and $50 million in annual base salary, and has been the league's highest paid player since the 2017-2018 season.
The NBA's recent 11-year, $77 billion media rights contract with Disney, NBCUniversal, and Amazon is driving player salaries to new heights. Younger players like Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics are signing contracts worth over $300 million over five years, reflecting the league's growing popularity and the value of live sports broadcasting.
Curry, 36, has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors, where he has earned two league MVP awards and holds the record for most three-pointers made. Fans can catch Curry discussing his contract extension on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
It's clear that Curry's impact on the league extends beyond the court, as his success and marketability contribute to the rising salaries of NBA players across the board.