LeBron James chooses 76ers, leaving Warriors without star addition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
LeBron James opted to join the Philadelphia 76ers rather than the Golden State Warriors during the 2026 NBA free agency. This decision is a setback for the Warriors, who had hoped to strengthen their roster after finishing the previous season with a 37-45 record. Warriors star Stephen Curry expressed disappointment, emphasizing the impact of injuries to teammates Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody on the team's potential. As the Warriors navigate this challenging offseason, they will need to reassess their strategy moving forward.
- •LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Warriors finished last season with a 37-45 record.
- •Stephen Curry addressed the impact of injuries to teammates.
- •The Warriors need to reassess their strategy without James.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — What losing out on LeBron James means for Stephen Curry and the Warriors
"In a summer full of NBA blockbuster moves, Golden State has come up empty once again.
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