Following the initial shockwave that hit the NBA after Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, the biggest picture became more and more clear. What does that mean for LeBron James’ future in LA?
It was a question that crossed several NBA executives’ minds, including the Warriors.
Golden State was among the handful of teams that considered whether to make an offer for the four-time NBA MVP, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst reported, citing sources.
The Warriors tried to acquire James during the 2023-24 season’s trade deadline in February, and it appears that interest never wavered.
James’ future in the City of Angels became even more blurry after he exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, his agency told ESPN, adding that James wants to compete for a championship next season and closely will be monitoring the Lakers’ moves this summer.
“We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career,” Paul said in a statement to ESPN’s Shams Charania on June 30.
“He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what’s best for him.”
The Warriors also made calls about James before this year’s trade deadline, Charania reported back in February of Golden State’s aggressive pursuit of another star player, which also included players such as Kevin Durant and Paul George.
They also inquired about Jimmy Butler, whom they wound up trading for on Feb. 6.
Golden State’s interest in teaming up Steph Curry and James in the NBA is well documented. But will it forever remain a fever dream for fans? Only time will tell.
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