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Golden State basketball has always had a flair for timing. Just when the dynasty feels like it’s running out of pages, another twist shows up to keep the story going. This week? It involves Seth Curry, a 45.6% three-point shooter last season, and the Warriors’ ongoing roster dilemma. But belonging and fitting are two very different things in the Bay these days. The Warriors officially announced Seth Curry’s signing on October 1, but he’s technically on an Exhibit 9 deal.

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That means no guaranteed money until mid-November, giving the team flexibility while keeping him up to speed on offensive sets and defensive rotations. At 35 years old, he brings more than a famous last name. Eleven NBA seasons. Ten points per game across 550 appearances. A deep resume that includes playoff mileage with four different franchises. Not to mention, a track record that shows he’s more than capable of spacing the floor for anyone. And now, at least for training camp, Stephen Curry. And if it feels like a family reunion, it is.

The Curry brothers haven’t shared an NBA roster since those Santa Cruz days in 2013, when Seth was still carving out his career from the G League. Back then, it was about survival. Now it’s about precision. Seth slots into a Warriors team that has prided itself on shooting for a decade, but also one that is feeling the weight of time and salary cap gymnastics. Jonathan Kuminga’s two-year, $48.5 million deal shifted the balance sheet. The Warriors got their young forward back, but they also boxed themselves into a tighter roster corner.

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That’s why Seth’s arrival isn’t as straightforward as a headline suggests. Yes, he’s in camp. Yes, he’s practicing with Steph. But the bigger picture is more complicated, and the team knows it. Golden State’s head coach, Steve Kerr, has never been the type to panic. He’s made a career out of thriving in controlled chaos, winning four championships by navigating egos, injuries, and historic expectations. Yet even his next opponent isn’t an NBA player. It’s rather the clock.

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Kerr, entering the final year of his own contract, understands the urgency of a roster that includes Steph at 37, Draymond at 35, and Jimmy Butler at 36. Windows close fast, and every slot matters. So where does that leave Seth? For now, in limbo. He’s in uniform, he’s running through the Warriors’ offensive and defensive sets, but he doesn’t have the guarantee that comes with a locked roster spot. And well, the logic is simple, really.

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Kuminga’s deal creates constraints, and Curry is the temporary squeeze. In a league defined by math as much as talent, the numbers don’t lie. But make no mistake, the Warriors know what Seth brings. He led the league in three-point percentage just last season with the Hornets, despite playing only 15.6 minutes a night. That kind of efficiency doesn’t go unnoticed in the Golden State, where spacing the floor has been the foundation of every championship run. And while his defense has always been a question mark, his offensive value fits seamlessly into Kerr’s system. The bigger issue, though, is the timing.

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Seth’s addition may not be official until mid-November, once the Warriors clear the necessary space. Until then, his role is as much about preparation as it is about production. He’ll learn the system, build chemistry with Steph, and stay ready for the inevitable call-up. It’s a waiting game, and Seth has played it before. How?

For context, this isn’t the first time the younger Curry has had to fight for roster security. He went undrafted out of Duke in 2013, bounced between the G League and short-term NBA contracts, and slowly built his reputation into one of the most dependable shooters of his generation. This situation, in many ways, is just another extension of that path.

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Still, there’s something larger at play here. This move emphasizes the Warriors’ delicate balancing act between honoring veterans, developing youth, and managing one of the league’s most expensive payrolls. Seth fits a need, but whether the Warriors can afford to make it permanent is the question hanging over training camp. The Curry brothers’ reunion may be headline gold, but beneath the surface, it’s also a reminder of how fragile the dynasty’s margin for error has become.

Every contract and roster spot matters. For Seth, the bet is that his shooting touch is too valuable to ignore for long. Though for now, Golden State has a few weeks to sort this out. By November, the math should make more sense. Until then, the Warriors will enjoy the sight of two Currys in one gym again, even if one of them is technically still waiting for his place at the table.

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