Warriors, Cavaliers vie for $101 million ex-Lakers star LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are viewed as top contenders to acquire LeBron James, a former star for the Los Angeles Lakers, as he approaches his 24th NBA season. Several NBA executives suggest James could choose between the two teams, although prediction markets currently favor Cleveland. The Cavaliers seek to enhance their roster alongside Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, while the Warriors aim to complement Stephen Curry. The decision is expected within a week as teams finalize their rosters for the upcoming season.
- •Warriors and Cavaliers seen as finalists for LeBron James
- •James's decision expected in a week
- •Cavaliers feature strong backcourt with Mitchell and Harden
- •Warriors looking to enhance synergy with Curry
- •Prediction markets favor Cavaliers, but executives cite Warriors
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors, Cavaliers predicted to emerge as finalists for $101 million ex-Lakers star
"Several NBA executives believe the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are in the best shape to land a former Los Angeles Lakers star forward.
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