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Curry Willing to Take Pay Cut for Warriors
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In Short: Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors star, has indicated he is willing to take a pay cut in his contract negotiations to help the team build a competitive roster, according to Bleacher Report.
Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors star, has indicated he is willing to take a pay cut in his contract negotiations to help the team build a competitive roster, according to Bleacher Report.
Curry, who has been weighing his options for nearly a month, said he will make his decision at the right time once he has all the necessary information.
The Warriors have offered Curry several options, including a max deal or smaller pay cuts, as they prepare for the start of preseason practice.
Curry's willingness to take a discount reflects his desire to win another championship before he retires.
The 34-year-old guard emphasized the unique situation the team faces, given their recent history and his career stage.
Curry's comments suggest that at this point in his career, winning is more important to him than money.
The Warriors are projected to have more than $100 million in cap space next offseason, according to Spotrac, providing them with significant flexibility in their roster-building strategy.
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- It's just a very unique situation all the way around based on where we've been the last four years, where I'm at in my career, what our team looks like this year and the absolute desperation to win.