Seth Curry Reportedly Expected to Sign Warriors Contract, Join Steph on Roster

Stephen Curry might not be the only member of his family in the Golden State Warriors backcourt next season.

NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday that “there is a strong expectation leaguewide” that Seth Curry will eventually sign with the Warriors and take one of the six remaining open roster spots.

Stein noted Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, Will Richard and Jonathan Kuminga are expected to take the other five spots.

Adding veterans such as Horford and Seth Curry to a roster that already includes Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler is further indication the Warriors are in win-now mode as they chase a fifth ring during the Curry-Green era.

The connection to Seth is not a new one either, as ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported in July there was “mutual interest” in place.

Seth Curry is not nearly as accomplished as his legendary brother when it comes to on-the-court accolades, but he is a dangerous three-point shooter in his own right. In fact, he led the NBA in three-point percentage (45.6) last season when he was playing for the Charlotte Hornets.

The Duke product has bounced around to the Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Hornets throughout his career and has largely been a journeyman without a permanent home.

That stands in stark contrast to Stephen, who has been with the Warriors his entire career.

Adding Seth will only further stress opposing defenses, who will have to account for yet another shooter all while collapsing on Stephen and Butler as the primary playmakers. He is the type of shooter who can take full advantage of even the slightest opening, and he will see plenty playing in Golden State’s offense.

Perhaps he can even win the first ring of his career as well.

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