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With the 2025-26 NBA season fading into memory, the Golden State Warriors are chasing what could become the biggest free agency coup in league history. According to various reports and further detailed by insiders including Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Warriors internally believe they are the frontrunners to land LeBron James if he decides to leave the Los Angeles Lakers . The pitch is simple but monumental: join forces with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green in pursuit of one final championship.
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To make it happen, however, James would likely need to accept the Warriors' full mid-level exception. That's projected at roughly $15 million. Of course, this would be a massive pay cut from the superstar salaries he has commanded throughout his career.
Green's decision to decline his $27.7 million player option on Monday only intensified speculation. That said, league sources indicate the four-time champion intends to remain in Golden State on a new multi-year contract. Rumors of a potential package deal involving Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards have also surfaced. Insiders, though, have downplayed that scenario . They have emphasized that the Warriors' primary focus remains squarely on James.
At 41 and now an unrestricted free agent, James has reportedly prioritized competitive opportunities over maximizing earnings. That should transform what once looked like a routine return to Los Angeles into a legacy-defining decision. If things go as rumored, then the Warriors are no longer daydreaming about pairing Curry and James. They are actively trying to make it a reality.
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