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Warriors explore acquisition of LeBron James and Anthony Davis for Curry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:38 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Warriors explore acquisition of LeBron James and Anthony Davis for Curry

Summary

The Golden State Warriors are considering a potential acquisition of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to bolster their roster alongside Stephen Curry. LeBron is set to become an unrestricted free agent after opting out of his Lakers deal, while Davis remains under contract with the Wizards after being traded from the Mavericks. The Warriors face significant financial challenges, with over $105 million projected over the salary cap. They may need to execute a trade involving Jimmy Butler and additional assets to attract Davis, complicating their chances of assembling this star trio.

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•LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after opting out of his Lakers deal.
•Anthony Davis is under contract with the Wizards after a trade from the Mavericks.
•The Warriors are projected to be over $105 million above the salary cap.
•A trade involving Jimmy Butler would be crucial for acquiring Davis.
•Financial adjustments, including potential pay cuts, are necessary for LeBron's arrival.

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