The idea of Steph Curry wearing a different team's jersey is hard to believe. It's unlikely to ever happen, similar to past greats like Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki, Curry is expected to finish his career with one team. Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki, Curry is expected to finish his career playing for just one team.
But, imagine this, what if the Warriors front office decides to start over? Curry, who will be 37 next March, is currently playing with a young group of players — Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, and Trayce Jackson-Davis Trayce Jackson-Davis — who don’t exactly fit his timetable.
So, the Warriors might have tough decisions ahead. Should they support their star player with experienced players or continue building with young talent, thus reducing Curry’s chances of winning a fifth NBA Championship? thus reducing Curry’s chances of winning a fifth NBA Championship?
If the Warriors decide to trade Curry, the Spurs are the most likely to get the sharpshooter, according to Bovada’s sportsbook. The Spurs (+650), the Lakers (+800), and the Hornets (+1200) are the top three teams that could acquire Curry if the Warriors decide to trade their 10-time All-Star.
Wemby and Curry Connection?
If Curry ends up with the Spurs, the Texas-based team would create a strong duo by teaming him up with rookie sensation
Victor Wembanyama. Many are excited about the idea of a possible Curry-Wemby partnership. Wembanyama had an outstanding rookie season, averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.6 blocks per game. He was so impressive as a rookie that he became the first player in NBA history to reach 1,500 points (1,522), 250 blocks (254), and make 100 3-point shots (128) in a single season. Wemby also achieved 755 rebounds, 274 assists, and 88 steals.
three matchups against Curry’s Warriors , Wemby had averages of 27 points, 10.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 2.0 steals. Even though the Spurs lost all three games, Wemby amazed with his performances, earning praise from Curry. “The genetics and all that stuff is insane. Wembanyama is 7-foot-4. His talent is crazy. He’s a guard trapped in a 7-4 man’s body,” Curry said about Wemby in October 2023,
During his according to NBC Sports Bay Area.After the Warriors’ victory
against the Spurs on October 24 , Curry discussed why Wembanyama poses unique challenges for every offensive player on the court.
“He blocked my shot on a floater and I don’t even think he jumped,” Curry said about Wemby. “It catches you by surprise, the things he does, simply due to his size out there.” Curry Has Addressed Hornets InterestAs mentioned in
the betting odds
, Charlotte is another team that could eventually lure Curry away from the Bay Area. In the past, Curry has talked about the idea of playing for the Hornets, his hometown team.
“You have thoughts all the time, but nah, I want to stay in the Bay and that’s something that I’ve talked about,” Curry said after a game in Charlotte on March 29, according to The Mercury News.“There is a curiosity of what it would be like to play here, for sure. I feel like I ask Seth [Curry] a lot of questions about what it’s like to be back here, because you’re so familiar with the city, with the history of the organization. I’m sure he’s getting calls for tickets every single night, that’s probably that’s a little overwhelming. But that’s it.”
Right now, Warriors supporters don't need to be concerned. Curry still has two complete seasons remaining in his current contract. However, unusual things have occurred in the NBA before. If Golden State performs poorly again in the 2024-25 season, they might trade Curry in order to give him a chance to win his fifth championship.
If the Warriors decide to trade Steph Curry, a team in the Western Conference is currently seen as the top choice to acquire the sharpshooter. Curry has two full seasons left in his contract. That said, stranger things have happened in the NBA. If Golden State underperforms again in the 2024-25 season, the Warriors could move Curry just to give him a shot at winning his fifth championship.
