Warriors explore mid-level exception targets if LeBron stays with Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Golden State Warriors, finishing the season at 37-45 and missing the playoffs, are looking at potential targets for their $15.1 million mid-level exception. With Head Coach Steve Kerr extended for two more years, the team aims to remain competitive in the Western Conference. Although the Warriors have shown interest in offering the exception to LeBron James, he is expected to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers. If that occurs, players like Anfernee Simons, John Collins, Ayo Dosunmu, and CJ McCollum are on the Warriors' radar as potential additions to bolster the roster.
- •Warriors finished the season with a 37-45 record, missing playoffs.
- •Head Coach Steve Kerr has been extended for two more years.
- •Warriors may target Anfernee Simons, John Collins, Ayo Dosunmu, CJ McCollum.
- •LeBron James is expected to remain with the Lakers.
- •Warriors have a mid-level exception worth $15.1 million.
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