What happened: Curry's 2009 arrival started a blue-and-gold tenure Green joined to form the veteran core. The pair enters the 2026-27 preseason close still with the same franchise.

Why it matters: Continuity preserves a veteran foundation through roster-cut week. Green's $27.7M option decision this summer tested that stability before the duo stayed intact.

What to watch: Opening-night rotations will show how the minutes split around the veteran pair.