Warriors Star Stephen Curry Makes Surprise Charity Poker Appearance

Curry downplays Jonathan Kuminga contract dispute as team pushes for playoffs

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:47am by Ben Kaplan

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Despite the Golden State Warriors' struggles this season, star player Stephen Curry made a surprise appearance at the team's 12th Annual Charity Poker Tournament, where he seemed to be in good spirits. Curry also downplayed the ongoing contract dispute between the team and player Jonathan Kuminga, saying it is "not a distraction at all" and the team is focused on making the playoffs.

Why it matters

Curry's off-court appearance at the charity event suggests he is trying to keep his mind fresh amid the team's issues, while his comments on the Kuminga situation indicate the Warriors are trying to maintain focus on the court despite the external drama.

The details

Curry, who is averaging 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists this season, was recently named an NBA All-Star at age 37, the oldest player selected. The Warriors are currently eighth in the Western Conference with a 27-23 record, pushing for a playoff berth. The team has been dealing with the Kuminga contract dispute, with the young player reportedly asking for a trade, but Curry said the situation is "not a distraction at all" and the team is just focused on "playing, keeping winning."

  • Curry recently made a surprise appearance at the 12th Annual Warriors Charity Poker Tournament.
  • The Warriors are currently eighth in the Western Conference with a 27-23 record.

The players

Stephen Curry

A 4-time NBA champion and the Warriors' star player who was recently named an NBA All-Star at age 37, the oldest player selected.

Jonathan Kuminga

A young Warriors player who has been involved in a contract dispute with the team, reportedly asking for a trade.

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What they’re saying

“It's not a distraction at all. It's a very unique situation, but our job is to just keep playing, keep winning. It'll resolve itself one way or the other.”

— Stephen Curry, Warriors Player (Twitter)

What’s next

The Warriors will continue their push for a playoff spot, with Curry leading the way, as the team tries to resolve the Kuminga contract dispute.

The takeaway

Despite the Warriors' struggles and off-court drama, Curry remains focused on helping the team make the playoffs, showing his leadership and ability to keep the team's mind on the task at hand.