The ultimate goal of the Golden State Warriors is to team up Stephen Curry with LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers. They attempted this at the February trade deadline but were unsuccessful.
When they guided Team USA to the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the longstanding rivals demonstrated that their matches were made in heaven.
If James and the Lakers decide to alter their minds, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report suggested a blockbuster trade that might turn the Warriors’ dream become a reality.
Received by the Golden State Warriors: LeBron James
The following players are acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers: Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Kevon Looney, first-round selections in 2026, 2028, and 2030 (1–20).
With a former All-Star wing who could assist them in the short term, young players, and future draft picks who could set them up for success, this projected Warriors package is as complete as it gets.
“This is incredibly expensive, especially since James is about to enter his 40s.” In addition to losing out on a potential star in Kuminga, Golden State is giving up all of its remaining first-round equity (swaps excluded). Hughes added, “And yet it still appears as though the Lakers would only think about taking back a package like this if James specifically demanded to be traded.”
Will LeBron James Still Give the Warriors Enough Depth?
“The odds of a trade like this actually happening might seem like they’re somewhere in the million-to-one neighborhood,” according to Hughes. However, if for some reason the deal fell through, the Warriors’ next major concern would be whether or not they have enough depth to surround James and Curry.
Yes, considering that they might still have a veteran-heavy 10-man team to compete in the Western Conference.
James and Curry would still be joined in the starting lineup by Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
The Warriors’ only possible drawback from this proposed trade is that they would lack large, athletic wings behind James, who is unlikely to play the entire season due to his old age.
Curry Steph Wishing for More Pairings with LeBron James
For the first time, the bitter adversaries collaborated in high-stakes matches, and Team USA went on to win a gold medal in Paris.
Witnessing their chemistry firsthand, James frequently helped out or screened for a 3-pointer from Curry.
“All the battles we’ve had on the court and the back and forth, the fact that we actually got to be teammates, not just in any game like an All-Star game or whatever, but in high stakes basketball with a lot on the line. … Curry stated, “I think there’s a deeper respect and friendship there,” in a September 3 interview with People.com.
Curry then did not rule out the possibility of them playing together on the court in the future.
Curry went on, “Hopefully, whether we are teammates or not, there will be more experiences in the future.”
As they approach the end of their illustrious NBA careers, their Olympic experience in Paris kindled a fire in their bellies.
Curry stated, “I believe we inspired each other even more to however much longer we have left to play.”
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