Report: Warriors sought LeBron James at trade deadline
Feb 14, 2024, 10:38 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers joke around with one another during their game at Chase Center on January 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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The Golden State Warriors explored a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire LeBron James at last week’s trade deadline, ESPN reported Wednesday.
During what the report characterized as a “clandestine 24-hour window” that included owner-to-owner conversations, the Warriors attempted to convince the Lakers to part with James.
However, both James and the Lakers were unwilling to explore a blockbuster deal to pair the 39-year-old All-Star with longtime rival Stephen Curry, per the report.
"What if I told you guys… that LeBron [James] and Steph [Curry] have actually been thinking about playing together for months & that they actually want to play together for Steve Kerr… and that is with Team USA this summer."
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Warriors forward Draymond Green encouraged team owner Joe Lacob to reach out to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, according to ESPN.
There was speculation earlier this month that James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, was frustrated in L.A. and might be looking for greener pastures. His agent, Rich Paul, announced publicly that the rumors were untrue and insisted that “we aren’t asking to be” traded.
James is averaging 24.8 points, 7.8 assists and 7.2 rebounds in 49 starts this season. He is scheduled to start in his 20th consecutive NBA All-Star Game on Sunday in Indianapolis.
James has a $51.4 million player option on his contract with the Lakers for the 2024-25 season. He has until June 29 to exercise the option.
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