Warriors pursue LeBron James amid doubts about trade feasibility
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Golden State Warriors are prioritizing signing LeBron James as they aim for one last championship run. Despite the team's aggressive pursuit and Stephen Curry's ongoing discussions with James, there are concerns within the organization regarding their standing on James' preferred team shortlist. Reports indicate that the Warriors may need to execute a major trade to enhance their appeal to James, especially after Draymond Green opted out of his contract, which has provided them with more flexibility to make impactful moves. The outcome of these discussions remains to be seen as free agency approaches next week.
- •Warriors consider LeBron James a top free agency target.
- •Stephen Curry reportedly met with James to discuss teaming up.
- •Golden State may need a blockbuster trade to attract James.
- •Draymond Green's contract opt-out gives the Warriors more financial flexibility.
- •Free agency begins next week, with significant decisions ahead.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors reportedly lack confidence in signing ex-Laker LeBron James without win-now trade
"The Golden State Warriors are all-in on LeBron James and have made that clear. The feeling of getting him seems bleak without making a monster move.
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