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Steph Curry Makes New Pitch to LeBron James to Join Warriors on Video Amid NBA Free Agency Rumors

NBA free agency rumors heat up as Steph Curry publicly recruits LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors

By · Published July 18, 2026 at 17:42 UTC · Updated July 18, 2026 at 21:31 UTC

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Source diversity sample: USA Today · Sports Illustrated · Yahoo Sports · sportingnews.com · heavy.com · Basketball Network · Bleacher Report · ClutchPoints.

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Where it stands

Steph Curry has made a new public pitch to LeBron James, encouraging him to join the Golden State Warriors. Curry's recruitment effort comes amid ongoing NBA free agency rumors. Coverage emphasizes the Warriors' interest in signing James, with various outlets discussing the potential move.

USA Today, Sports Illustrated, and Yahoo Sports have all reported on the rumors, with some outlets noting that the Warriors are behind other teams in the sweepstakes. Sportsnet.ca and The Basketball Network have highlighted Curry's recruitment video, while Bleacher Report and NBC Sports Bay Area & California have discussed the potential fit of James with the Warriors. What to watch next: The next steps in the NBA free agency process.

Coverage does not yet specify when LeBron James will make a decision or if he will visit the Warriors.

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Answered

What is Steph Curry's role in the LeBron James free agency rumors?

Steph Curry has publicly recruited LeBron James to join the Golden State Warriors through a video pitch.

Which teams are in contention for LeBron James?

According to coverage from Yahoo Sports and Sporting News, the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers are ahead of the Warriors in the LeBron James sweepstakes.

What is the Warriors' strategy in pursuing LeBron James?

The Warriors are actively recruiting LeBron James, with Steph Curry and coach Steve Kerr making public pitches. Coverage does not yet specify other details of their strategy.

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