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Warriors Pitch Curry, LeBron Narrows to Five Teams

7/16/2026

Summary

LeBron Courted

Warriors courted LeBron James (NBA) for his 24th season.
Stephen Curry (guard) pitched Warriors to LeBron James (NBA) on Good Morning America July 15, 2026.
Shams Charania (ESPN) reported LeBron James (NBA) narrowed his shortlist to five teams—Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia, Golden State, Minnesota—and will take a veteran’s minimum.
LeBron James (NBA) will appear at Fanatics Fest 1:15 p.m. ET for a “Mind the Game” podcast with Tyrese Haliburton (guard).

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Curry Honored

Stephen Curry earned the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award on June 14 for Eat. Foundation work.
Golden State Warriors re-signed Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis and hired Frank Vogel.
Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear sparked trade rumors for Anthony Davis, costing first-round picks and a max contract for the 33-year-old.
Draymond Green said on his podcast he pitched LeBron James in Puerto Rico.
Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg and Moses Moody will contribute.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010 LeBron James announced on ESPN’s “The Decision” that he would join the Miami Heat, reuniting with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form a “Big Three.” The Heat entered free agency with about $46 million in cap space and signed James to a six-year, $110.1 million deal, launching the modern super-team era that the Warriors now seek to replicate.

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LeBron Courted

Warriors courted LeBron James (NBA) for his 24th season.
Stephen Curry (guard) pitched Warriors to LeBron James (NBA) on Good Morning America July 15, 2026.
Shams Charania (ESPN) reported LeBron James (NBA) narrowed his shortlist to five teams—Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia, Golden State, Minnesota—and will take a veteran’s minimum.
LeBron James (NBA) will appear at Fanatics Fest 1:15 p.m. ET for a “Mind the Game” podcast with Tyrese Haliburton (guard).

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