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LeBron James expected to join Warriors after Lakers exit

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:16 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James expected to join Warriors after Lakers exit
Summary

LeBron James has notified the Lakers that he will not return for the 2026-27 season, prompting speculation he will sign with the Golden State Warriors. Kalshi prediction markets currently favor the Warriors at $0.74 to land James, up from $0.48 just a day prior. This shift follows news that Draymond Green is expected to decline his player option, potentially allowing for salary cap flexibility to accommodate James. If James joins forces with Green and Anthony Davis, previously teammates on the 2024 USA Olympic gold medal team, the Warriors could become major contenders in the Western Conference. Golden State finished the last season with the 10th best record in the West.

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Key Details
  • •James informed Lakers he will join a new team for 2026-27 season.
  • •Warriors' odds to land James rose significantly in prediction markets.
  • •Draymond Green likely to decline his $27.7 million player option.
  • •A potential James-Davis-Curry trio could emerge in Golden State.
  • •Warriors finished last season with the 10th best record in the West.
Latest Updates
  • 4:16 PMCBS NBA — LeBron James next team predictions: Warriors heavily expected to land four-time MVP after Lakers exit
What they're saying
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James says he's moving to a new team and Kalshi prediction markets expect him to head to the Bay

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