What happened: Brett Siegel wrote that Stephen Curry is not requesting a trade and said he knows people close to him. Speculation accelerated after Golden State missed on LeBron James in free agency.
Why it matters: Golden State enters 2026-27 after finishing 10th in the West and exiting the play-in tournament. Any change in Curry's plans would force a franchise-defining choice between another title push and a rebuild.
By the numbers: Curry averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game in 2025-26. He has completed 17 seasons with Golden State and won four championships.
What to watch: Watch for Curry or the Warriors to address his future directly as offseason roster work continues.