Seth Curry Waived by Warriors—What’s Behind the Surprise Move and His Mysterious Early Season Return?

Just when you thought the Golden State Warriors’ roster drama might settle down, bam—they pull the rug out from under us again. Barely three weeks after inking Seth Curry to a one-year contract, the Warriors decided to waive the veteran guard. Now, don’t start thinking Seth’s done with the Bay Area just yet—insiders like ESPN’s Anthony Slater hint he’ll likely rejoin the team early in the season. Why the sudden release? Well, it mainly boils down to the Warriors juggling a straining salary cap, with commitments pinching right up against that second apron limit. So, for now, that 15th roster spot will hang empty—leaving fans itching about what’s next for the Curry brothers’ potential reunion. Seth, fresh off a season with the Hornets, could be back to sync up with Stephen, the perennial Warriors MVP and scoring maestro. This twist isn’t just a roster shuffle; it’s a compelling sub-plot in Golden State’s pursuit of another championship run. LEARN MORE

Nearly three weeks after signing him to a one-year deal, the Golden State Warriors have waived guard Seth Curry.

The 35-year-old journeyman, and brother of Stephen, isn’t expected to be gone too long from the Bay Area. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, there is an expectation that Curry will be back with the Warriors at some point early in the NBA season.

Curry was waived due to the Warriors’ lack of flexibility with their salary cap. They have $206.3 million committed to their roster, just below the second apron of $207.8 million and cannot fit Curry’s veteran minimum contract.

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That means the 15th spot on the Golden State roster will be empty to start the season.

During the preseason, Curry practiced with the team and traveled with them on their only road trip, but he was inactive for games.

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2024 – 2025 season

Curry spent the 2024-25 season with the Charlotte Hornets, where he averaged 6.5 points and 1.7 rebounds largely off the bench. He became a free agent at the end of the season. Should he end up back with the Warriors it would mark the fifth team that he’s played for in the past five seasons.

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It would also mark the first time that the Curry brothers will be together on an NBA team. Stephen has been with the Warriors for his entire career after they took him with the No. 7 overall pick in 2009. The two-time MVP and two-time scoring champ been a centerpiece in their dynasty run that won four NBA championships. He averaged 24.5 points and six assists last season with the Warriors while averaging a league-high 4.4 made 3-pointers per game.