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Stephen Curry and LeBron James Partnership May Not Be Impossible

Steph Curry plans a face-to-face pitch as Golden State tries to move ahead of rival suitors before LeBron James reaches free agency.

  • Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry plans to meet LeBron James in person over the coming weeks to recruit the four-time MVP to join the franchise this offseason.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have shifted their long-term focus toward building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, while the Warriors seek to maximize their championship window during Curry's remaining years.
  • Although James remains a powerful player at 41, the Warriors face significant financial hurdles, as signing the legend would require him to take a substantial pay cut due to NBA salary cap restrictions.
  • Hall of Famer Julius Erving envisions a "great farewell tour" for James should he join the Warriors, though the team hopes to finalize the partnership sooner rather than later to beat out rival suitors.
  • James intends to take his time with free agency decisions, potentially stretching into late summer, forcing the Warriors to weigh the risk of waiting against committing their mid-level exception to other targets.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
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