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Golden State Warriors fans told to look at LeBron James’ case when setting next season’s target, ‘It’s ludicrous’

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By Bergas Agung | Last updated Sep 25, 2025 9:33 AM ET

Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation remains unresolved, but optimism persists within the Golden State Warriors organization.

The franchise must first reach agreement with Jonathan Kuminga, which will likely result in the young forward signing a qualifying offer.

The stalemate continues because the Warriors’ contract offer contains a team option while Kuminga demands a player option.

Once resolved, the Warriors will complete their roster construction, as they currently have only nine players signed.

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Bill Simmons dismisses Golden State Warriors title chances despite veteran confidence and roster additions

Al Horford reportedly will join the squad as starting center, while veterans Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler remain confident about their championship aspirations.

However, NBA analyst Bill Simmons recently urged Warriors fans and NBA community in general to temper expectations about the franchise’s title chances.

“I would urge everyone not to bet on the Warriors to win the 2026 NBA title. It’s ludicrous,” Simmons declared.

Simmons highlighted the Warriors’ difficulty against young competitors as evidence of their declining championship window. Their seven-game series against the Houston Rockets exposed concerning vulnerabilities.

“It took them seven games to beat that flawed Houston team last year and I don’t know what’s going to be different as everybody’s a year older. Like, they’re going to be healthier this year?” Simmons questioned.

Bill Simmons points to LeBron James’ case as an example of why the Warriors wouldn’t be champions

Simmons also cited LeBron James as a cautionary example, noting how the Lakers superstar struggled to capture another championship after his 2020 title despite continued elite play.

Recent NBA trends also favor teams built around younger stars, with the Oklahoma City Thunder serving as the latest example of youth-driven success.

“We went through this with LeBron for the entire 2020s. It’s like old guys get banged up as the season goes along. This is how it goes. I’m betting on youth every time,” Simmons explained.

Despite Simmons’ pessimism, Curry remains among the league’s elite players and continues expressing confidence in the team’s championship potential. Green has also spread optimism about their upcoming season.

However, the reality remains that the Warriors’ core continues aging while numerous young teams have assembled competitive rosters capable of championship contention.

The franchise faces an uphill battle against both time and emerging competition.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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