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Stephen Curry still expects the Golden State Warriors to remain competitive in the Western Conference after signing a contract extension with the organization.

“It’s still about winning and making the moves we need to make to give ourselves a chance,” Curry told Marcus Thompson of The Athletic (h/t Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports Bay Area). “The standard hasn’t changed. The expectation hasn’t changed.”

On Thursday, the two-time MVP signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension with the Warriors that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season.

His new contract makes him the second-highest-paid player in the NBA on an annual basis during the 2026-27 campaign, trailing only Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum (per Spotrac).

Curry has repeatedly expressed his desire to retire from the organization that drafted him in 2009. In July, he told Marc J. Spears of Andscape, “I’ve always said I want to be a Warrior my whole life.”

“At this stage of my career I think it’s possible,” he added.

However, it’s clear that Curry may feel differently if the Warriors can’t re-establish themselves as playoff contenders. Golden State failed to clinch a playoff spot last season, losing to the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament after winning 46 regular-season games.

Curry also told Spears that he will “continue to make the decisions that are best for me and for my career.”

“I want to win,” he said. “Let’s put it this way, it’s a long-winded way of saying if it’s a situation where you’re a bottom feeder and it’s just because you want to stay there, I would have a hard time with that.”

Curry won’t start alongside his regular backcourt partner, Klay Thompson, next season after Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade deal. The Warriors have added Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton and Buddy Hield, though it may not be enough to return them to their former status as championship contenders.

Golden State discussed a deal with Utah Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen earlier this offseason, but hopes of a potential deal faded after he signed a contract extension with Utah.

Curry clearly wants to remain with the Warriors after signing a one-year deal, but his plans to retire from the team could change if Golden State can’t field a player before his contract expires.