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Did LeBron James Sign with the Warriors? What Latest Rumors Say About Lakers Star Joining Stephen Curry

Golden State is weighing a trade package built around Jimmy Butler’s $57 million expiring deal to chase another championship core.

  • On Tuesday, June 30, the Golden State Warriors are pursuing LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade as NBA free agency opens. Talks gained traction after James hit free agency without a new deal from the Lakers.
  • Forever conscious of the ticking clock on 38-year-old Stephen Curry, the Warriors are weighing an extreme strategy to reunite the star with James and Davis, building on chemistry from the 2024 Olympics under coach Steve Kerr.
  • Plans involve trading Jimmy Butler's $57 million contract for Davis, while Draymond Green must accept a discount after declining his $27.7 million option; the team can only offer James around $15 million.
  • Some fans labeled the pursuit "desperation" due to the team's aging core, with one stating, "The lineup looks nice, but Kerr isn't the right coach for this personnel," as James turns 42 in December.
  • According to ESPN's Shams Charania, James will only sign if the Warriors trade for Davis, though despite being the "far and away the most interested external suitor," there remains no guarantee he leaves his Hollywood home base.
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