Is Steph Curry Retiring? Warriors Star Shuts Down Rumors After Friday's Loss
Is the Steph Curry era coming to an end for the Golden State Warriors? That seems to be a popular question in the NBA community this weekend.
The Warriors suffered a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in a win-or-go-home game on Friday night. After lighting up the Los Angeles Clippers for 35 points in the first game of the play-in tournament, Curry had just 17 points on 4-of-16 shooting from the field.
Even though Curry averaged 26.6 points and 4.7 assists per game this season, there have been some questions regarding his future with the Warriors.
All we know for certain is that retirement isn't on the table for Curry. Despite being 38 years old, the future Hall of Famer plans on playing multiple seasons.
"Multiple, for sure," Curry told reporters after the loss to Phoenix. "That's more than one?"
There might be a new coach leading the Warriors.
Steve Kerr has been coaching the Warriors since 2014, owning a 604-353 record and four NBA championships. Despite all the success he's had in the Bay Area, he's not so sure he'll be back for the 2026-27 season.
"I don't know what's going to happen," Kerr said. "I still love coaching, but I get it. These jobs all have an expiration date. There is a run that happens, and when the run ends, sometimes it's time for new blood and new ideas."
Curry made it known that he wants Kerr back as his head coach for another season.
"I want Coach to be happy," Curry said. "I want him to be excited for the job. I want him to believe he's the right guy for the job. I want him to have an opportunity to enjoy what he does, whatever that means for him. Everybody's plan is their own. He knows how I feel about him."
This offseason could get hectic for the Warriors, especially if they pursue a trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
As of now, we expect most of Golden State's moves to be made in service of Curry.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM.