Stephen Curry stood in front of reporters at his annual basketball camp in Menlo Park and acknowledged what everyone already knew: the Golden State Warriors are the only team in the NBA that has not added a single player this summer. He did not sound alarmed, but he also did not shy away from the obvious. Curry explained that his confidence comes from the identity the team developed during the final stretch of last season and into the playoffs, though he acknowledged they still require additional pieces to reach the next level.
After Curry underlined the need for additions, supporters track odds on possible moves, and international sportsbooks make that easy through local deposit methods and wide markets for readers in different countries. His calm tone reflected his faith in veteran teammates such as Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, but his words also underlined the reality that Golden State currently has only nine players under contract. Training camp begins September 29, and with the season opener against the Lakers on October 21, the roster is incomplete.
Curry reminded the media that experienced players know how to prepare through uncertainty, yet his own remarks pointed toward the unresolved questions the front office faces. Those questions revolve around Jonathan Kuminga and Al Horford. Kuminga remains unsigned as a restricted free agent, while Horford has yet to decide between retirement and joining Golden State. Both situations leave the franchise waiting. As ESPN’s Marc Spears noted, the Warriors expected Horford to commit last week, but he delayed, weighing offers from other teams and the prospect of walking away from the game.
Curry’s observation about the roster comes at a time when the Warriors’ lack of free agency moves has been tied directly to uncertainty around Kuminga’s contract and Horford’s decision on whether to continue playing. Kuminga, just 22, has not secured a long-term offer because of doubts about his fit under coach Steve Kerr, and until that matter is resolved, the Warriors are reluctant to move forward. Buddy Hield, who joined the team at the trade deadline, voiced support for Kuminga and said he hopes the forward stays. But even internal endorsements have not broken the stalemate.
This tension has left the Warriors on what one outlet described as the messiest path forward, highlighting the delicate state of their offseason. Kuminga’s restricted free agency creates limited options: either match an outside offer, negotiate directly, or explore sign-and-trade scenarios. Each route carries consequences for roster flexibility and cap space. In the meantime, other potential additions are on hold, leaving Curry and the veterans preparing for camp without certainty about who else will join them.
Curry, entering his 17th season, said his own preparation has evolved with age. He now focuses on targeted, data-driven workouts designed to extend his longevity. After last year’s hamstring strain cut his playoff run short, he reported feeling “great” and expects to be ready to go when the team gathers at the end of September. His readiness is not in doubt. What remains in question is whether the Warriors can resolve the issues around Kuminga and Horford quickly enough to give Curry the reinforcements he believes are needed.
