Report: Curry weighing a below‑max pay cut or delayed deal to create cap flexibility

A Curry pay cut or delayed extension could materially change Golden State's ability to add top-tier free agents or execute large trades.

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- Forbes estimates Curry is eligible for a $136.7 million extension.
- A below‑max or delayed signing could create an estimated $110M+ in cap space for Golden State.
- That space could be used to pursue elite free agents or engineered trades.
- Article frames Curry’s potential move as prioritizing winning over maximum salary.
- Compares scenario to recent high‑profile veterans accepting less to enable roster construction.
- Says timing could allow the Warriors to use cap room before finalizing Curry’s deal.
- Forbes lists targets the Warriors could pursue with added cap (examples include star bigs and trade chips).
- Such a move would signal Curry’s active role in franchise strategy beyond on‑court performance.
- Would increase pressure on management to execute significant moves if Curry sacrifices salary.

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