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Warriors await LeBron's decision before pursuing Anthony Davis trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:26 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Warriors await LeBron's decision before pursuing Anthony Davis trade

Summary

The Golden State Warriors are exploring a plan to pair LeBron James with Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne stated that the pursuit hinges on whether the Warriors receive a commitment from LeBron before moving forward with a trade for Davis. Currently, discussions regarding a deal for Davis have not occurred, as the Wizards are reportedly not inclined to make him available. Meanwhile, the Warriors have adjusted their strategy by committing to Kristaps Porzingis, further complicating their pursuit of Davis. Shelburne emphasized that the offseason goals for the Warriors will remain unclear until LeBron makes his decision.

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By the Numbers

•Warriors are considering a Big 4 with LeBron, Curry, Green, and Davis.
•LeBron's commitment is required for Warriors to pursue Davis trade.
•Wizards lack interest in trading Davis, viewing him as central to their plans.
•Warriors signed Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year deal, affecting their strategy.
•Negotiations for Davis are currently paused as the Warriors await LeBron.

Latest Updates

5:26 AMYahoo Sports — “This Is a Sequencing Issue”: Warriors Need One Thing From LeBron James to Pursue Anthony Davis Big 4, Says Ramona Shelburne

What they're saying

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For years, the idea of LeBron James joining Stephen Curry in Golden State was nothing more than a recurring fever dream floated whenever James entered free agency, never acted on. The idea of the two sharing the same jersey has resurfaced multiple times over the past few seasons, and each time, it quietly died.
— Yahoo Sports

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