Warriors pursuing LeBron James and Anthony Davis before free agency opens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly attempting to trade for Anthony Davis and sign LeBron James as free agency approaches on June 30. The Warriors may need to include Jimmy Butler in a trade for Davis, who has indicated he wants to remain with the Wizards. Multiple teams have expressed interest in LeBron, complicating the Warriors' efforts. If the Warriors pursue this plan, they aim to build a championship roster around stars like Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Meanwhile, the Wizards' front office signals they intend to keep Davis, emphasizing a win-now strategy.
- •Warriors explore trades for Anthony Davis and signing LeBron James before free agency.
- •Jimmy Butler may need to be included in a trade for Davis.
- •Davis reportedly wants to stay with the Wizards amid their win-now strategy.
- •LeBron James has attracted interest from multiple teams heading into free agency.
- •Free agency opens June 30, with significant implications for team rosters.
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors pursuing LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Kawhi Leonard on the move? Here's the latest trade chatter
"Free agency begins this week. Here are five things I’m hearing around the NBA.
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