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See the full story · 1 sourcesThe Golden State Warriors are expected to run it back with essentially the same roster as last NBA season, where they had a 37-45 regular-season record and finished 10th in the Western Conference.
According to ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins, that is unacceptable if you’re Stephen Curry, as he believes that the 38-year-old guard won’t have a realistic shot at competing for another Larry O’Brien trophy anytime soon.
“Steph needs to be planning his exit strategy from the Golden State Warriors. Over the last three years, the Warriors have been in the play-in tournament. This year, the way that the West is stacked up, they’re going to be a play-in tournament team again,” Perkins said on NBA Today.
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“I want Steph Curry to retire in a Warriors uniform. But I also want to watch Steph Curry play meaningful basketball,” he added. “I want Steph Curry to be playing when it matters the most. And with this roster and what they have, he’s not going to be there any time soon.”
How did the Golden State Warriors do so far this offseason?
Jan 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before the game against the Miami Heat at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors haven’t made any significant new additions so far, except for drafting Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones with their No. 11 and No. 54 picks of this summer’s NBA Draft.
All they’ve done is give Draymond Green, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Kristaps Porzingis, and Charles Bassey extensions, and they’ve parted ways with Quinten Post, who signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Warriors were among the frontrunners for LeBron James’ services, but they ultimately struck out, as the 41-year-old forward signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Green even opted out of his player option to make room for James, but to no avail.
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