
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly going all-in on LeBron James.
The four-time NBA champion has been a target of theirs dating back a couple of seasons, and they're willing to go the extra mile to get it done.
James is reportedly considering the Warriors as his next destination, but he has yet to make a decision, and they're not alone in that race.
Notably, the Warriors don't want to leave anything to chance, and ESPN insider Anthony Slater believes they could pull off a big move to get their hands on the future Hall of Famer.
"I'm hearing a growing belief from them that they don't believe that they're necessarily at the top of that short list," Slater said on ESPN.
Per Slater, the Warriors could look to sweeten the deal and become a more appealing landing spot for James by pulling off a blockbuster deal to add more firepower:
"You have people around the league wondering, looking at the Warriors' draft ammo, looking at the way they strategically structured Kristaps Porzingis' contract so he can be traded, and wondering if they can execute a trade that can make them lure LeBron James," added Slater.
“I’m hearing a growing belief from them that they don’t believe that they’re necessarily at the top of that short list,” - @anthonyVslater on the Warriors and LeBron James pic.twitter.com/6gzamjE6dx
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) July 2, 2026
Draymond Green opted out of his contract and will most likely wait until James signs to give the team more financial flexibility, but the Warriors have more than enough assets to move, including Jimmy Butler's contract.
Watching James join the same team that beat him three times in the NBA Finals would be an odd sight, but they certainly give him a better shot at an NBA championship than teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers.
And, with another star also teaming up with Stephen Curry, the power balance might change back in the Warriors' favor after a couple of disappointing seasons.
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