The Golden State Warriors have one of the most interestingly constructed rosters in the NBA right now. The franchise is led by a superstar like Stephen Curry who has gotten a brand-new co-star like Jimmy Butler this winter. The pair of veterans alongside Draymond Green form the competitive core of the franchise, with well-fitting youngsters and rotational pieces surrounding them.
This season has been rough for the Warriors, who were forced to commit to the Butler acquisition to keep their roster in contention for a Playoff berth this season. But the franchise has a fascinating roadmap for the future with the competitive bones of the roster in place for next season, although there might be some potentially key departures looming on the horizon.
Let’s take a deeper look at the contract status of all current Warriors players heading into next season.
Players Under Contract
Stephen Curry – $59,606,817
Jimmy Butler – $54,126,450
Draymond Green – $25,892,857
Moses Moody – $11,574,075
Buddy Hield – $9,219,512
Brandin Podziemski – $3,687,960
Trayce Jackson-Davis – $2,221,677
The Warriors will have these seven players on their salary books to start the 2025 offseason for sure. While potential trades could cause some of these players to switch teams before the start of the 2025-26 season, they currently have contracts guaranteed to be paid off by the Warriors.
Curry is the headline star for the Warriors, with the team still banking on him to be a Finals MVP-caliber point guard. His production has become a little more inconsistent but Curry’s ability to show up and change games with his shooting is still unparalleled. With a well-rounded co-star like Butler willing to do everything needed to facilitate winning and already having a signed contract extension, this is great for Golden State.
Draymond Green is another core piece that forms the backline of the defense. The players beyond Curry, Butler, and Green can’t be considered safe. Brandin Podziemski might be safe given how highly the franchise values him, but his performances have been underwhelming this season.
Moses Moody and Buddy Hield will be on the roster but might be major candidates in potential trades. Trayce Jackson-Davis’ contract isn’t guaranteed but the center is bound to stay given the production he’s provided as a late second-round pick who’s making under $2 million next season.
Team Options
Gui Santos $2,221,677
Quinten Post $1,955,377
The team will have a decision to make on two young players who have earned rotational minutes through their performances this season. Gui Santos has been a great backup forward. The former second-round pick has given them good value and will likely remain with the franchise, whether as a fringe rotational piece or as a potential trade piece down the line.
Quinten Post has earned a spot as the Warriors’ starting center over recent games. Post is an excellent perimeter-centric big who ironically isn’t a post presence at all. However, his size and shooting ability make him a strong option for small-ball lineups that can stretch the floor. He went from a two-way to a standard NBA contract in February, so he’s bound to have his option picked up by the team.
Free Agents
Jonathan Kuminga – RFA
Pat Spencer – RFA
Gary Payton II – UFA
Kevon Looney – UFA
The biggest question on the Warriors roster is Jonathan Kuminga, who’s been out with an injury since early 2025. Kuminga was the team’s clear-cut No. 2 scorer behind Curry and he’ll be returning to a very different team. His value might be in flux given the Warriors have a high-producing wing like Butler on the roster, meaning Kuminga’s future with the franchise will be decided based on how he finishes the season.
Gary Payton II has been a multi-positional defensive asset for the Warriors, so it’s hard to imagine him leaving. However, it’s hard to imagine the Warriors paying more than $10 million to retain his services, so we should expect Payton back with the team. The same applies to Kevon Looney, who’s a Warriors lifer and is a key veteran.
There’s no need to ensure Pat Spencer stays on the roster, but he might return on a one-year deal if the Warriors extend him a qualifying offer.
Rosters naturally have major turnover from season to season. If the Warriors fail to climb into the Playoffs, this team might look very different next summer with most of these players either on the trade block or already moved to a new destination.
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