​Steph Curry breaks his silence on the possibility of LeBron James joining the Warriors, a story originally published by The Sporting News. The piece notes that The Sporting News should be added as a preferred source by clicking here. After LeBron James explored free agency this summer, there has been ongoing chatter about whether the star forward might join forces with his longtime rival, Steph Curry, in Golden State. James has been weighing multiple options as he exits the Los Angeles Lakers, and the prospect of teaming up with the Warriors is among the options that have captured attention.
Curry finally addressed the topic when reporters asked about James potentially signing with the Warriors ahead of a recent golf event. The two-time MVP recalled their intense battles in four straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018 and said he would “love” the idea of playing golf with LeBron off the court. “I’d say more so I’m interested in just playing golf with LeBron. We’ll handle the basketball stuff, but I want to see the golf LeBron free agent. He’s out here really grinding on the game,” Curry commented on James’ ongoing work and dedication.
While Curry acknowledged that there would be a strong attraction to playing together, he tempered expectations by recognizing the realities of James’ free-agency decision. “But I’m sure we obviously would love to play together. I mean, hopefully it happens. But he’s deserved the opportunity and the right to take his time with the decision,” Curry added.
The possibility of James and Curry starring side by side in the same lineup would certainly be a landmark development, given that they are two of the defining players of their era. Yet, at present, many observers view it as a long shot. Reports have pointed to a handful of teams as the most plausible destinations for James at this stage, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat, and the Philadelphia 76ers. As the story develops, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see where James ultimately decides to continue his illustrious career.
This situation remains dynamic, and any updates will be shared as they become available. In related NBA news, fans are also hearing about other notable developments: Jaylen Brown’s trade to the Philadelphia 76ers was described with a single word; LeBron James is reportedly considering the 76ers “very seriously”; Nikola Jokic has sent a clear message about his future with the Denver Nuggets and potential contract extensions; Tobias Harris explained his decision to leave the Pistons in favor of the Spurs; and there is renewed discussion about Bronny James’ future with the Lakers following LeBron’s departure, all of which could influence broader team-building and free-agent strategies across the league.