Warriors not among teams in LeBron James' free-agency hierarchy, per Shams
The Golden State Warriors face a precarious free-agency position as LeBron James' preferences reportedly exclude the team.
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The brief
LeBron James is currently a free agent, and according to Shams Charania via NBC Sports Bay Area & California, the Warriors are not among the teams in James' free-agency hierarchy. Coverage from RealGM indicates the Warriors believe signing James is unlikely unless they trade for Anthony Davis.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the team risks a free agency bust while waiting for a decision, and The Mercury News describes the organization as active participants in their own demise. Future developments depend on whether the Warriors attempt a trade for Anthony Davis or finalize their roster outlook as the free agency window progresses, as noted by Yahoo Sports and the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Quick answers
Where do the Warriors stand in LeBron James' preferences?
According to Shams Charania via NBC Sports Bay Area & California, they are not among teams in his free-agency hierarchy.
What condition do the Warriors believe is necessary to sign James?
RealGM reports that the Warriors do not believe they will sign him unless they trade for Anthony Davis.
What is the risk for the Warriors' current roster strategy?
The San Francisco Chronicle notes the team risks a free agency bust while awaiting James' decision.
Coverage (9)
- The Warriors are repeating a brutal history in their LeBron James pursuit SFGATE · 21h ago
- New Report Seems Like Golden State Warriors & LeBron James Team-Up Rumor Killer Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- New Report Seems Like Golden State Warriors & LeBron James Team-Up Rumor Killer Sportsnaut · 21h ago
- ’They’re Not Up on That List’ — ESPN’s Shams Charania Details Why the Warriors May Walk Away From LeBron James Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- Warriors face difficult problem in pursuit of LeBron James Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- Warriors Don't Believe They'll Sign LeBron James Unless They Trade For Anthony Davis RealGM · 21h ago
- Kurtenbach: The Warriors aren’t victims of the LeBron sweepstakes. They’re active participants in their own demise The Mercury News · 21h ago
- Warriors risk a free agency bust while awaiting LeBron James’ decision. Here’s their roster outlook San Francisco Chronicle · 21h ago
- Warriors not among teams in LeBron James' free-agency hierarchy, per Shams NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 21h ago
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