Golden State Warriors Waive Seth Curry Amid Salary Cap Issues

The Golden State Warriors waived guard Seth Curry just before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season due to financial constraints related to the league's new salary cap rules. Despite signing Seth earlier in October and traveling with the team during the preseason, the Warriors, who are hard-capped just below the second apron threshold, cannot afford to carry his veteran minimum contract until early November. The move is procedural, and the team intends to re-sign Seth Curry once they gain sufficient financial flexibility, with his return expected within the next couple of months. Seth, an elite three-point shooter and younger brother of superstar Stephen Curry, has never previously played for Golden State, and this season would have marked their first time on the same NBA team. The Warriors currently have 17 players on their roster, but NBA rules limit the number of standard contracts to 15, leading to additional roster adjustments such as waiving guard LJ Cryer. Head coach Steve Kerr expressed confidence in the roster despite the temporary setback, and Stephen Curry lightheartedly joked about the family dynamic following the announcement.