Steph Curry has weighed in on LeBron James’ free agency decision.
Curry competed in the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament that takes place at Edgewood Tahoe Resort. The Warriors star was asked about the possibility of teaming up with James in the Bay.
“I’d say more so I’m interested to just play golf with LeBron. We’ll handle the basketball stuff, but I want to see the golf LeBron free agent. He’s out here really grinding on the game. But I’m sure we obviously would love to play together,” Curry said Wednesday.
“I mean, hopefully it happens. But he’s deserved the opportunity and the right to take his time with the decision.”
The free agency process for the four-time NBA champion has been an incredibly unique one with James’ agent Rich Paul handling all communication between teams and his camp. The Warriors are considered a contender in the sweepstakes, but not a favorite.
It was previously reported that Golden State was one of two teams James was deciding between, but the list has seemingly changed in recent days.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat appear to have an edge over other suitors in the race for James, but the details into the process largely remain a mystery.
LeBron James, Steph Curry teamed up for Paris Olympics
In 2024, James and Curry teamed up for the first time in their careers during the Paris Olympics. The star-studded duo led to Team USA to a gold medal and demonstrated undeniably chemistry on the court.
James also had the opportunity to work with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr during their gold medal run.
It’s highly unlikely James or Curry will play together on the international stage again as both players don’t plan on returning for the 2028 Olympics.
But the future Hall of Famers have a chance to team up once more.
LeBron James, Warriors deal would have to include Anthony Davis trade
The cost for the Warriors to sign James is steep, however, as NBA insider Shams Charania reported the NBA’s all-time leading scorer wants the team to acquire Anthony Davis.
The Warriors could still trade for Davis from the Washington Wizards, but the return package would be exorbitant and would likely include Warriors star Jimmy Butler. The Wizards would have the upper hand in said trade and would certainly demand an high price given the Warriors’ desperation to bring both James and Davis to the Bay.
Golden State engaging in trade talks for Davis would also first require reassurance from James that he’d sign with the Warriors.
James and his camp have been very discreet in their deliberations, and while the Warriors remain a possibility for the 41-year-old, there are other teams that appear to be ahead of Golden State.
If James signed with the Cavaliers, he’d get the opportunity to end his career where he started it.
Signing with Miami would bring James back to the place where he won two NBA titles and a pair of Finals MVP awards.
But at this stage of his career, James is looking for complete basketball happiness.
Could that be found by teaming up with Curry? Possibly.
