{"id":660479,"date":"2026-05-23T13:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/660479\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T13:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:16:09","slug":"lebron-james-seemingly-ends-stephen-curry-reunion-rumors-without-naming-warriors-says-bay-area-journalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/660479\/","title":{"rendered":"LeBron James Seemingly Ends Stephen Curry Reunion Rumors Without Naming Warriors, Says Bay Area Journalist"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was in 2024 when the Golden State Warriors<\/a> personally called and inquired about LeBron James<\/a>\u2019 availability. Reports from Shams Charania even stated that multiple contenders are still interested in securing the signature of the 41-year-old. But the recent comments from the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> superstar may have quietly suggested that Stephen Curry<\/a> and co might not be one of those contenders.<\/p>\n

Daryle Johnson of the \u201cSteiny and Guru\u201d show first reminded everyone of the comments. \u201cWe were not outworked,\u201d James said to co-host Steve Nash<\/a> on the \u201cMind the Game\u201d podcast. \u201cWe were not, you know, they didn\u2019t out-physical us. They didn\u2019t outsmart us. I feel like we were just out-talented, you know, by OKC<\/a>. They just possess so much more talent.\u201d Clearly, the next move from Bron could be towards a team that he feels is equally talented to the Thunder. That\u2019s why Johnson doesn\u2019t feel the Warriors are currently on James\u2019 shortlist.<\/p>\n

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But, you know, if there\u2019s just something in Bron\u2019s being a person that wants to play with Steph, that\u2019s how we get them, he said on 95.7 The Game on Friday. \u201cBut as far as that soundbite, and what I brought up earlier in regard to these, these guys. These older guys are looking at the Warriors like, \u2018Even if I go there, we\u2019re still not enough.\u2019 Just hearing [LeBron James say that] would take the Warriors off the table.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently, the Warriors are doing the rebuild of their own. Apart from Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler<\/a>, there seems to be no guarantee for other stars\u2019 return. That\u2019s why Golden State has been linked with names like Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>, Kawhi Leonard<\/a>, and LeBron James. Until the roster planning and execution truly happen, it would be difficult to imagine Bron alongside Curry. The last time the 22x All-Star switched teams, he waited an entire year to get Anthony Davis<\/a> to join the Purple and Gold franchise.<\/p>\n

That luxury of waiting is currently not on the table<\/a>. Similarly, the way he orchestrated the Big 3 move to the Miami Heat<\/a> this offseason, LeBron James can plan an audacious move.<\/p>\n

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Stephen Curry and the Warriors have other fires to put out<\/p>\n

The rebuild for Golden State starts with replacing the old veterans. Porzingis<\/a>, who was acquired at the February deadline, appeared in just 15 games due to his injuries. The 30-year-old even admitted he is uncertain about his return. \u201cIt\u2019s hard to say,\u201d he told The Athletic after a late-season loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a>. \u201cOf course, it would be nice for me to say I want to continue here. But the reality is I didn\u2019t have a good year at all. I barely showed what I\u2019m capable of. So I have to see what\u2019s out there.\u201d Similarly, Seth appeared in only 10 games this season due to severe sciatica, logging just 133 total minutes.<\/p>\n

Even Al Horford<\/a>, who was contemplating retirement before his move to the Warriors, seems unlikely to return. But one major decision remains for franchise legend Draymond Green<\/a>. The 14-year Bay Area veteran holds a $27.7 million player option. Now, the Warriors\u2019 GM, Mike Dunleavy Jr., made it clear last week<\/a>. \u201cThe ball is in his court in terms of returning,\u201d he said last Friday during the annual end-of-the-season news conference at Chase Center.<\/p>\n

Stephen Curry\u2019s long-time teammate could decline his player option and return with a two-year deal worth roughly $18 to $20 million annually. This provides the Dub Nation more cap flexibility. They already have a lot of questions to answer. It will be really interesting if they tackle LeBron James\u2019 trade at the same time.<\/p>\n

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