Stephen Curry finds love with Ayesha—but can’t escape the NBA’s escrow hit

Stephen Curry is navigating an unusual and complex moment in his career. Thankfully, he has the full support and love of his wife Ayesha Curry and their children. The Curry household will feel the impact of a $5.1 million salary cut, part of the NBA’s escrow mechanism designed to balance revenue shortfalls.

Even with less money coming in, Ayesha Curry had nothing but love for the Warriors star. She summed it up in one word on Instagram: “LOML”—Love of My Life—referring to Stephen Curry.

Stephen Curry loses millions… but Ayesha still calls him “LOML”

“LOML.” That’s how Ayesha Curry captioned her story on social media, just as the couple prepares to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary on July 30. Coincidence? Maybe. Romantic? Absolutely. While love is in the air, Stephen Curry is dealing with the financial consequences of the NBA’s revenue dip—and he’s not alone.

 

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The league’s income for the 2024–25 season came in lower than expected, triggering the collective bargaining agreement’s escrow clause. That means a 10% holdback on player salaries to maintain the 51/49 revenue split between players and owners. The result? Over $480 million withheld league-wide, with Stephen Curry—who earned $55.8 million—losing $5.1 million.

Curry isn’t the only one feeling the pinch

Stephen Curry isn’t alone in this. Other top earners like Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant are also facing losses between $4.5 and $4.7 million. For Curry, who’s earned nearly $100 million off the court through endorsements and business ventures, the hit isn’t catastrophic—but it’s a reminder that even the biggest contracts aren’t immune to the league’s financial tides.

What’s coming next

There’s good news on the horizon. The NBA’s new media deals with NBC, ESPN/ABC, and Amazon are expected to boost the salary cap to $154.6 million in 2025–26. That could ease the impact and potentially return more money to players in future seasons.

Even if the financial winds aren’t blowing in his favor, Stephen Curry still has emotional stability at home. Ayesha Curry isn’t just a supportive spouse—she’s a businesswoman, author, and mother of three who’s built her own brand while backing Curry’s career every step of the way.

The salary cut won’t affect the anniversary celebration. If anything, it highlights what really matters. Because when the millions fluctuate, Stephen Curry still has his “LOML.”