The Boston Celtics have emerged as a potential team to watch if Stephen Curry ever decides to leave the Golden State Warriors, with one hypothetical trade package already being suggested.
Sports Illustrated Celtics beat writer John Karalis constructed a deal that would send the two-time NBA MVP to Boston in exchange for Paul George, Sam Hauser, and two first-round picks acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Proposed trade idea
Celtics receive:
Stephen Curry
Warriors receive:
Paul George
Sam Hauser
Two 1st-round picks (via 76ers)
"My trade package is going to be George, the picks acquired from Philadelphia, and Sam Hauser for Curry," Karalis wrote.
"The picks are valuable for a team resetting itself. I think Boston might try to get away with keeping one, maybe giving up one of their own so they can keep the 2031 unprotected Sixers pick. But ultimately, I'm cool with giving up both."
Karalis argued that the draft assets could give the Warriors a strong foundation for a potential rebuild once Curry's time in Golden State comes to an end.
"The 2028 pick, as convoluted as it is, is valuable, and getting two potentially high lottery picks in exchange for the final few years of Curry is a really good return," he explained.
"George is in it for salary matching, and Hauser's inclusion helps give them someone currently valuable so they're not tanking too hard in this new lottery reform era. Also, including Hauser allows Boston to stay under the tax."
Brad Stevens tipped to pursue Curry
Brad Stevens
Brad Stevens
Karalis suggested that Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens would be interested in pursuing Curry if the Warriors ever made him available.
"There's no doubt Brad Stevens has already been on the phone with the Warriors brass to pitch a deal if they want one," Karalis wrote.
The statement appeared to be Karalis' speculation rather than a report confirming that Boston and Golden State have held formal trade negotiations.
Karalis argued that the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement requires teams to make difficult decisions about aging stars and expensive rosters.
Trading Curry would represent an exceptionally cold move for the Warriors, but Karalis believes Golden State could eventually consider collecting assets for him before his trade value declines.
Stephen Curry’s production
Stephen Curry
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Despite approaching the final stage of his career, Curry remained one of the NBA's most productive offensive players during the 2025-26 season.
The 38-year-old averaged 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 30.9 minutes across 43 appearances for Golden State.
Curry shot 46.8% from the field, 39.3% from three-point range, and a league-leading-caliber 92.3% from the free-throw line. He connected on 4.4 three-pointers per game while attempting 11.3 shots from beyond the arc.
The 12-time All-Star has spent all 17 seasons of his NBA career with the Warriors, winning four championships, two regular-season MVP awards, and the 2022 NBA Finals MVP.
Curry holds career averages of 24.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 42.2% from three-point range.