Warriors have put Stephen Curry in an impossible position to succeed

The Golden State Warriors were reminded of Steph Curry's continued excellence, highlighted by his performance in the Olympics, and they made a surprising trade for Jimmy Butler during the season, which set them on a positive path with Curry leading the team.

However, Curry suffered a hamstring injury in the playoffs against the Timberwolves, ending the Warriors' hopes for the 2025 title, though the team's transformation after the Butler trade kept fans optimistic heading into the offseason.

During the summer, the Warriors did not make any significant roster moves, with the Jonathan Kuminga situation still unresolved and free agents like Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton waiting to potentially sign, leaving the team without major reinforcements.

Training camp is set to begin soon, with the first preseason game on October 5, and Kuminga has until October 1 to accept his qualifying offer, adding uncertainty just before the preseason starts.

While Curry remains a dominant player capable of carrying the team, the lack of offseason improvements has diminished their championship chances, especially as other Western Conference teams like the Rockets (who traded for Kevin Durant), the Nuggets, and the Thunder have strengthened their rosters.

The Warriors' championship window is shrinking rapidly, and despite the Butler trade being a positive move, the uneventful summer has raised doubts about the team's prospects for the upcoming season, leaving Curry without adequate support for another title run.