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Warriors Eye LeBron; Green Passes $27.6 M Option

6/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

After Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million option, the Golden State Warriors said they are targeting LeBron James.
Agent Rich Paul confirmed James’s decision to ESPN reporter Shams Charania on Tuesday.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said the franchise will move forward without James and thanked him for the 2020 championship.
At 41, James averaged 20.9 points last season and will become the first NBA player to compete in a 24th season.

History

Historical Context

When Michael Jordan rejoined the Chicago Bulls in 1995 on a two-year, $33 million deal, the franchise instantly returned to dominance, posting a 72-win regular season. His comeback, backed by coach Phil Jackson and teammate Scottie Pippen, showed how veteran superstars can reshape a team's competitive balance, a pattern the Golden State Warriors hope to repeat by targeting another veteran star.

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Story summary

After Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million option, the Golden State Warriors said they are targeting LeBron James.
Agent Rich Paul confirmed James’s decision to ESPN reporter Shams Charania on Tuesday.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said the franchise will move forward without James and thanked him for the 2020 championship.
At 41, James averaged 20.9 points last season and will become the first NBA player to compete in a 24th season.

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