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LeBron James wanted to join Steph Curry outside Golden State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

LeBron James wanted to join Steph Curry outside Golden State

Summary

LeBron James reportedly expressed interest in teaming up with Steph Curry, but preferred to do so outside of the Golden State Warriors. This comes after speculation that James might join the Warriors following their success in the 2024 Olympics. ESPN's Anthony Slater noted that James lacked confidence in the Warriors' ability to contend for an NBA Championship. Ultimately, LeBron chose to play for the Philadelphia 76ers instead. The Warriors, facing challenges in their roster, missed the opportunity to attract James, who showed more interest in joining Curry elsewhere.

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Status Watch

•LeBron wanted to play with Steph Curry outside of Golden State.
•James chose the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly over the Warriors.
•There are lingering concerns about the Warriors' championship potential.
•LeBron expressed doubts about the Warriors' roster.
•Speculation grew after the 2024 Olympics success.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Wanted To Play With Steph Curry On Other Team

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The Golden State Warriors franchise might have been the problem that prevented LeBron James and Stephen Curry from teaming up. NBA fans believed there was a realistic chance that James would join the Warriors to get the chance to finally team with Curry after the Olympic success in 2024. LeBron could have spent his final […] The post LeBron James Wanted To Play With Steph Curry On Other Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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