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Warriors owner Joe Lacob details pursuit of LeBron James in free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:32 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Warriors owner Joe Lacob details pursuit of LeBron James in free agency

Summary

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob discussed the team's efforts to acquire LeBron James during 2026 free agency on a podcast. The Warriors were contenders for James but ultimately were not his choice, as he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lacob expressed uncertainty about why LeBron opted for the 76ers over the Warriors, indicating they might have been a lesser option behind teams like the Heat and Cavaliers. He referenced the appeal of a potential partnership with Steph Curry but noted the Warriors' current roster challenges. This situation may lead to the Warriors treating the upcoming season as a transitional year while waiting on player recoveries.

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Status Watch

•Joe Lacob spoke about the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James.
•LeBron signed with the Philadelphia 76ers instead.
•The Warriors were considered a lesser option due to roster issues.
•Lacob did not receive clarity on LeBron's decision.
•Next season may be a gap year for the Warriors.

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4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors owner Joe Lacob ‘can’t tell you why’ LeBron James didn’t join Steph Curry in free agency

What they're saying

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Golden State Warriors team owner Joe Lacob opened up on the franchise’s pursuit of LeBron James during 2026 free agency. The Warriors were among the finalists in the race to sign LeBron, but ultimately lost out to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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