The Golden State Warriors can satisfactorily check one task off their offseason to-do list. They have officially solidified who’ll be calling the shots from the sideline. Next on the agenda is the most critical piece of the puzzle. Following the blockbuster news that Steve Kerr has agreed to a lucrative two-year extension and remains the highest-paid NBA coach, league insiders have confirmed that the front office is pivoting immediately to cornerstone: Stephen Curry.

With Kerr’s future secured through 2028, the Dubs need to figure out a massive roster overhaul and a looming contract extension for Curry that could define the twilight of his more than remarkable career. The Chef, who recently stirred the pot by claiming NBA players are underpaid, cashed the league’s biggest check. He is under contract for one more season at a staggering $62.6 million for the 2026-27 campaign. That, however, is most likely going to be extended.

Insiders Shams Charania, Anthony Slater, and Ramona Shelburne report that both sides are reportedly eager to align their timelines at the earliest. According to an ESPN report, the Warriors are “expected to have extension conversations later this summer.” Kerr reportedly stayed because of his attachment to Steph and because the Dubs’ front office promised to be “aggressive” in rearranging the team this summer. And by securing Kerr for two additional years, the Warriors have provided the stability Curry requested during the team’s exit meetings in Phoenix.

Although there was more uncertainty surrounding Kerr than any doubt about Curry’s extension, there’s a sense of urgency in the Bay Area regarding the 38-year-old point guard. Last season was one of turbulence. With constant injuries and concerns about the Splash Brother’s durability, Kerr tried 43 different starting lineups. Now, the Dubs coach experimenting with combinations isn’t new, but it ended in a 37-win season, leaving a sour taste in the fanbase’s mouth.

Why the Steve Kerr-Stephen Curry partnership defines the Warriors’ moves

General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob are reportedly exploring every avenue, not limited to blockbuster trades and the upcoming NBA Draft lottery, to revitalize a roster that finished as the 10th seed this past season. The Steve Kerr extension was the first domino in a high-stakes plan to maximize the Stephen Curry era before it inevitably reaches its final chapter.

Kerr’s discussions went beyond the financial aspects…

The coach, GM, and owner aligned on offensive tactics, trades, rosters, and even the franchise’s future. Insiders claim the team will actively pursue superstars like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard to align with Kerr’s vision with veterans. With Curry expected to sign his own extension as early as August 29, the Dubs are reportedly monitoring the availability of the Greek Freak and LeBron. The goal would be to pair Curry with a transcendent co-star (aside from Jimmy Butler), potentially using their 2026 lottery pick as the primary trade chip.

The next important date for the Warriors is the NBA lottery on Sunday. They have the 11th-best odds, giving them a 9.4% chance of moving into the top four of a loaded draft and a 77.6% chance of remaining in the 11th slot, according to ESPN.

Draymond Green is also a factor in all of this. With his own player option looming, speculation ranges from him taking a pay cut to stay with Kerr, Curry, and a new superstar to being used as a trade piece in a potential Giannis trade.

For Curry, who averaged 26.4 points this past season despite the team’s struggles, the commitment from the front office is the peace of mind he needed to stay the course. As the Dubs look toward the draft lottery and a summer of trades, the legendary partnership between Kerr and Curry remains the bedrock.