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Stephen Curry says 'no drama' over unsettled Warriors contract

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With training camp set to open next week, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry said his unsettled contract extension situation will have zero impact on his play or the team's vibe entering the season.

"I don't want there to be no drama," Curry told ESPN on Wednesday. "No talking points. This team should be competitive and go win."

On Aug. 29, Curry became eligible for an extension of up to two years and $136.7 million off his current one-year, $62.6 million expiring deal. The Warriors immediately presented him with a menu of options, team sources said, including max money, slightly smaller pay cuts or the ability to wait and decide later. Curry has contemplated the choices for nearly a month and held off on committing.

"It's going to happen at the right time, once I have all the information I need to make the decision that is right," Curry said. "The team's been great having that conversation back and forth."

Curry again made it clear that this has nothing to do with him testing free agency, calling it his "obvious goal" to remain with the Warriors. If he opts for his max, it will significantly slash the Warriors' projected cap space next summer. Loaded with expiring contracts, they're currently projected to have more than $100 million in cap space. Curry's max would reduce it to around $45 million.

"We're in a very interesting situation," Curry said. "All the different salary cap conditions of whether I sign for a max or less or whatever it is, I want to be on a competitive team."