Podziemski stated on April 20 that his priority is to remain with Golden State and that he hopes a deal can be reached. He has not yet discussed a new contract publicly, but he remains optimistic that his agent and the Warriors’ front office will work something out in the coming months, while noting he will watch how fellow young players navigate their own deals.
The former first-round pick has previously drawn attention for comments about his long-term ambitions, including statements that he would strive to be better than Stephen Curry. Those remarks drew some heat from fans and others in the league, and Podziemski later addressed them in March, saying they were often taken out of context and reflecting a drive to improve rather than a direct comparison.
In 2025-26, Podziemski delivered a career year, appearing in all 82 games with 43 starts and averaging a career-high 28.5 minutes per game. He put up 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 45.5 percent shooting from the field and 37.1 percent from three-point range.
Meanwhile, Curry has publicly affirmed that he believes he has multiple years left and intends to sign an extension this offseason, keeping the timeline for the Warriors’ future fluid. Podziemski’s long-term fit and potential as a successor on the perimeter remain unresolved as Golden State assesses its roster and contracts this offseason.
As Golden State navigates this pivotal period, the organization will weigh Podziemski’s development, his contract trajectory, and how the roster evolves around Curry. The outcome of these decisions will play a key role in shaping the Warriors’ path beyond the upcoming season.
