Roster Construction, Accountability, and Loyalty Tension

Curry's two-year, $116 million extension and reported willingness to preserve team flexibility continue to pressure Golden State to build a contender around him and Draymond Green. The practical financial sacrifice may be closer to $10 million than $20 million, while Kerr's 5-out redesign and competition for starting roles show the team searching for a more effective late-career environment.