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Warriors join six teams in pursuit of LeBron James this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:51 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Warriors join six teams in pursuit of LeBron James this summer
Summary

The Golden State Warriors are among six teams, including the Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves, Nuggets, and 76ers, competing for LeBron James in free agency. James has informed the Lakers he will not return, prompting interest from multiple teams. Reports indicate that LeBron is not rushed to make a decision as he approaches his 24th NBA season. The Warriors' connection to James has remained strong throughout the summer months.

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  • •LeBron James exploring options after leaving the Lakers.
  • •Six finalists include Warriors, Cavaliers, and Heat.
  • •James not in a hurry to finalize his decision.
  • •Warriors maintaining strong pursuit of James this summer.
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  • 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors listed among six finalists for LeBron James
What they're saying
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The Golden State Warriors were listed among six finalists for LeBron James, four of which are Western Conference teams.

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Cleveland CavaliersDenver NuggetsGolden State WarriorsLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesNBABasketball

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