Warriors explore potential trades for LeBron James and Anthony Davis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Golden State Warriors are pursuing LeBron James in free agency and exploring a trade for Anthony Davis. Following Draymond Green opting out of his $27.7 million contract, the Warriors have created salary cap flexibility. A core including LeBron, Stephen Curry, and Green could possibly improve the team's performance from last season's 37 wins. Injuries to key players like Curry and LeBron could impact the overall depth. If they successfully acquire Davis, the lineup would feature a significantly enhanced starting five. The Warriors look to increase playoff competitiveness, aiming to surpass their previous regular season record.
- •Golden State has opened salary cap flexibility for potential signings.
- •Draymond Green's contract opt-out allows room to offer LeBron James $15 million.
- •Current depth issues could arise due to injuries and player trades.
- •A starting lineup featuring LeBron, Curry, and potentially Davis would be formidable.
- •Injuries to key players may limit regular season effectiveness but could enhance playoff readiness.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James and Anthony Davis Warriors depth chart: How good Golden State would be after star acquisitions
"Projecting how good the Warriors would be if they were able to land LeBron James in free agency and acquire Anthony Davis from the Wizards.
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