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Steph Curry Expresses Optimism About Potential LeBron James Teammate on Warriors
7/10/2026, 10:39:16 PM
Curry Voices Hope for a LeBron Partnership
During the ACC Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe on July 8, 2024, Stephen Curry said he would “love to play together” with LeBron James and added, “Hopefully it happens.” He also noted that James “deserves the opportunity and the right to take his time with the decision.”
Context: LeBron’s Free Agency and the Warriors’ Package Vision
LeBron James announced on June 30, 2024 that he would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season, sparking a free-agency scramble that includes the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, and others. Warriors executives have reportedly framed their free-agency strategy around acquiring a “package deal” that could pair James with Anthony Davis, who was dealt to the Washington Wizards after a brief stint with Dallas.
Official Statements & Responses
Curry reiterated that the prospect feels “like a pipe-dream” turned realistic, describing the potential pairing as “a unique story in NBA history.” ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Warriors’ plan is to see if they can secure both James and Davis, noting that the “big draw for LeBron with the Warriors would be seeing if there’s an avenue to be a package deal with Davis.” Rich Paul, James’s agent, said the veteran “wants to make every season he has left count” and is evaluating options that keep him competitive.
Criticism & Opposition
Charania also indicated that, without a viable Davis trade, the Warriors “are not high on his list” and “believe they’re not on that list unless they’re able to trade for Anthony Davis,” suggesting the team may be a lower priority for James if the package cannot be assembled.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m sure we would obviously love to play together,” — Stephen Curry
- “Up until probably two, three years ago, that was like a pipe-dream question or even a thought,” — Stephen Curry
- “I think LeBron's been open-minded, but the Warriors' whole plan going into free agency was, 'Okay, let's see if we can get Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis,'” — Shams Charania
- “He added, “I think the big draw for LeBron with the Warriors would be seeing if there’s an avenue to be a package deal with Davis.” — Shams Charania
- “Short of that, I don't think the Warriors are high on his list, and I think the Warriors themselves believe they're not on that list unless they're able to trade for Anthony Davis.” — Shams Charania
