Golden State Warriors kicked off their preseason preparations in Hawaii on Monday, with veteran point guard Stephen Curry leading the charge. Curry, who has spent his entire NBA career with the Warriors, announced that his knee feels “great” and that he is ready to begin his 18th season.
Curry’s new contract and health update
On Friday, Curry signed a two‑year contract extension worth $116 million, which includes a player option for the 2028‑29 season. The deal fell short of the maximum $136.7 million extension the Warriors could have offered, leaving roughly $20.7 million on the table. Curry explained his decision, saying he wanted to “finish the story the right way” and focus on the upcoming season rather than looking ahead to future trade deadlines.
“Knee is feeling great, ready to go,” Curry told reporters. “There is a management element of it for sure where you just have to be mindful of everything you’re doing in practice, games, preparation. For training camp and the preseason schedule and getting myself into shape and ready to go, there’s no limitations at all.”
Porzingis out indefinitely
General manager Mike Dunleavy delivered less upbeat news, confirming that Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of camp and will be out “indefinitely” due to an unspecified health issue. Dunleavy said the team was only informed of the situation on Sunday and has no timeline for Porzingis’s return.
“He’s just not available this week,” Dunleavy added. “We’re a little banged up to start, but we’ve got plenty of depth. We’ll get through it.” Porzingis, acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at the 2026 trade deadline and signed to a two‑year, $40 million extension, has struggled with availability throughout his career, playing more than 57 games in a season only once in the past nine years. He was limited to 32 games in the 2025‑26 campaign.
While the team did not specify whether Porzingis’s long‑standing battle with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is the cause of his current absence, the condition has been a recurring concern for the player.
Coach Kerr’s outlook
Head coach Steve Kerr expressed confidence that the Warriors can adapt to the short‑term loss. “This came as a surprise, but we’ll deal with it and move forward,” Kerr said.
With Curry healthy and eager to lead, and a deep roster ready to step up, the Warriors aim to build momentum early in camp. The team’s focus remains on preparation, conditioning, and establishing chemistry ahead of the regular season.
Looking ahead
The Warriors will continue their preseason schedule in Hawaii before returning to the Bay Area for the regular‑season opener. Fans can expect Curry to showcase his signature shooting and playmaking, while the coaching staff evaluates the depth players who will fill the void left by Porzingis.
As the Warriors gear up for another campaign, the organization remains optimistic that the combination of veteran leadership and emerging talent will position the team for success.
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