Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to a source cited by the Associated Press. The deal was reported across outlets spanning the political spectrum.
Reported figures for the deal vary by outlet. The Associated Press, CNBC and Breitbart cited the extension as worth $116 million over two years. Yahoo Sports also reported a figure of $116 million, citing ESPN, and said the deal includes an option for an additional year. The Straits Times reported the extension as a two-year, $148 million deal.
CBS Sports reported that Curry took less than the maximum contract value available to him, framing the move as an effort to help the Warriors pursue another championship late in his career.
The Golden State Warriors franchise announced the extension, according to Yahoo Sports.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Associated Press reported the extension is worth $116 million over two years, citing a source.
- Coverage centered on the basic terms of the deal as confirmed by an AP source.
“Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says” — Associated Press
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported the deal at $116 million with a possible third-year option, citing ESPN.
- The Straits Times reported a different figure of $148 million for the two-year extension.
- CBS Sports focused on Curry accepting less than the maximum contract to pursue a championship with Golden State.
- CNBC matched the Associated Press figure of $116 million, citing the same source.
“Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors agree on 2-year, $148 million extension: Report” — The Straits Times
Right
- Breitbart reported the extension is worth $116 million over two years, matching the Associated Press figure and source.
“Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says” — Breitbart
Questions readers ask
What happened with Stephen Curry's contract?
Stephen Curry agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, according to a source cited by the Associated Press. Outlets reported the deal's value differently, ranging from $116 million to $148 million.
How much is Stephen Curry's new contract worth?
The Associated Press, CNBC and Breitbart reported the extension at $116 million over two years, citing an AP source. The Straits Times reported a figure of $148 million, while Yahoo Sports also cited $116 million with a possible third-year option, according to ESPN.
Why did Stephen Curry take less than the maximum contract?
According to CBS Sports, Curry took less than the maximum available contract value to help the Golden State Warriors pursue another championship late in his career.
Does the new deal include an option for a third year?
Yahoo Sports, citing ESPN, reported that the two-year extension includes an option for an additional year, though this detail was not confirmed by other outlets.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningStephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says
- CBS SportsCenterStephen Curry, Warriors reportedly agree to $116M extension: What it means for Golden State's future
- CNBCCenterStephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says
- The Straits TimesCenterStephen Curry, Golden State Warriors agree on 2-year, $148 million extension: Report
- Yahoo SportsCenterStephen Curry signs 2-year, $116 million extension to stay in Golden State
- BreitbartRight-leaningStephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says