2026 NBA Season

[LogitechMouse]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

If Le-GM really wants to play with Curry in his "possible" final year next season, this can only be possible IF he's willing to accept Veteran minimum contract or at least a much lower 1-year contract that will not hurt the Warriors in terms of cap space.

We know that Le-GM already earned way more than any other NBA players, and if he wants to play with arguably the "Greatest Shooter of all time", he must accept a massive pay cut. If this happens next year, it's possible since he will be a free agent at that time, and as for Kuminga, let's forget about it for a moment because I already have a feeling that he will not get a $30-$35M contract this year, and he will be forced to accept much lower contracts just for him to play.

Do I see Le-GM playing for the Warriors? Not really, but I will not be surprised at all. We've seen him doing some hints just for him to go to the Headlines, and the most famous that I can remember is him using the Knicks' towel during an interview where many hinted that he might go and play there. I want him to be in the Warriors, but if I will be the one to pick, it would be best if he will play his final year in a team where it all started and that's Cleveland.

[Shinpako09]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

If this ever becomes true, believe me, ticket prices for every Warriors game will surely go up. But the thing is, are the Warriors really willing to pay more, also tax? Because I don’t believe LeBron would accept a $20–30M salary. He knows his worth and the impact he would bring if he ever played for the Warriors. For me, LeBron and Warriors fans are the most hyped and loudest of all. So it’s very unlikely he’d settle for that kind of offer. More realistically, it would be around $35–50M. Now, it all depends on the negotiation between both parties.

[Ziskinberg]

If this ever becomes true, believe me, ticket prices for every Warriors game will surely go up. But the thing is, are the Warriors really willing to pay more, also tax? Because I don’t believe LeBron would accept a $20–30M salary. He knows his worth and the impact he would bring if he ever played for the Warriors. For me, LeBron and Warriors fans are the most hyped and loudest of all. So it’s very unlikely he’d settle for that kind of offer. More realistically, it would be around $35–50M. Now, it all depends on the negotiation between both parties.

If LeBron leaves the Lakers, that would mean he’s chasing another championship. With the Warriors it’s possible, and in terms of salary I think he could accept less because what matters to him now is his legacy. As an individual player he already made history, all he needs now is more championships to be in the real GOAT conversation.

Right now it’s still Jordan, but if LeBron adds more rings, especially if he pairs up with star players to make it happen, then the debate between him and MJ about the GOAT title will get even stronger among fans.

[malcovi2]

If LeBron leaves the Lakers, that would mean he’s chasing another championship. With the Warriors it’s possible, and in terms of salary I think he could accept less because what matters to him now is his legacy.

What do you mean? Isn't it the reason they are having an issue with the lakers because Lebron doesnt want to get a reduce salary?

[el kaka22]

Both stats is solid numbers and we can say that they are somehow equal in stats. So provably that Kings is not losing when they trade Monk to other team since they have solid veteran all star replacement in presence of Westbrook.

But I also think their current roster is not enough to win a championship. Maybe they need to trade and get more solid players on their team.

I would say 4 points difference per game isn't just "similar", that is vastly different in this period because they are both not main guys and that means a role players added four points is a lot more. Efficiency is close to each other, that part is true, but I would say getting that kind of help is important.

On the other hand, westbrook is better when it comes to rebounding and assists, so he is a more well rounded player if they are looking for one. But the difference is that Westbrook is getting older, they can't get that many seasons out of him, this is a short term profit even if Westbrook was better, and he is not even that better. So you are giving away a slightly better player that you can play for 10+ years, in exchange of a player who you can get slightly worse for 3 years. That makes no sense, maybe financial reasons?

[btc_angela]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

Kuminga though might not be enough as a trade piece, it might have involved future picks and other young talents of the Warriors to get Lebron James. Just look at how KD trade goes, it involves a lot of teams and if I'm not mistaken, there are also a lot of players involved.

So I'm seeing the same scenario for Lebron, but that is if Curry could still he healthy as he is the key for Lebron to move to the Warriors. Forget about Draymond, so it will be a big task and a hard negotiation to go around.

[avp2306]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

Kuminga though might not be enough as a trade piece, it might have involved future picks and other young talents of the Warriors to get Lebron James. Just look at how KD trade goes, it involves a lot of teams and if I'm not mistaken, there are also a lot of players involved.

So I'm seeing the same scenario for Lebron, but that is if Curry could still he healthy as he is the key for Lebron to move to the Warriors. Forget about Draymond, so it will be a big task and a hard negotiation to go around.

Not enough if we talk about Lebron to be added on their team. Warriors needs more since for sure Lakers won't let go Lebron just for nothing. Maybe there's one of there stars like Butler or Green will be added on package so they make let this trade to happen.

But I doubt that this trade rumor would really happen knowing that there are so many technicalities before this can come up with successful deal.

Many say that Lebron should go on Cavs for his farewell tour and I think this is ideal, but the question is does Cavs will allow it? So let's see what will be the next for Lebron since it seems that everything is unpredictable towards on which team he want to go.

[dwyane36]

Lots of talk about LeBron James going to the Golden State Warriors today after a report went out that said the Warriors had tried multiple times to trade for LeBron last season...  Might we see LeBron sign with the Warriors in free agency next year?  I would think that would be the best way for him to try and win another championship rather than cripple the team he's joining with a trade.  However, if Kuminga was the trade piece along with some picks, I could see this actually happening this year.  Would be exciting...

If this ever becomes true, believe me, ticket prices for every Warriors game will surely go up. But the thing is, are the Warriors really willing to pay more, also tax? Because I don’t believe LeBron would accept a $20–30M salary. He knows his worth and the impact he would bring if he ever played for the Warriors. For me, LeBron and Warriors fans are the most hyped and loudest of all. So it’s very unlikely he’d settle for that kind of offer. More realistically, it would be around $35–50M. Now, it all depends on the negotiation between both parties.

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

[Beparanf]

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

I highly doubt Lebron will accept a pay cut in able to fit on Warriors. I mean Curry, Jimmy and Green already occupying a lot of Warriors salary cap which means they can’t afford to get an All star caliber like Lebron.

Lebron has a lot of ring and very successful career. It’s wise for him to just stay on the team that gives him more salary while he is still active since he has only few years before he retired.

Lakers is the most perfect team for him to retired or Cavs.

[ultrloa]

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

I highly doubt Lebron will accept a pay cut in able to fit on Warriors. I mean Curry, Jimmy and Green already occupying a lot of Warriors salary cap which means they can’t afford to get an All star caliber like Lebron.

Lebron has a lot of ring and very successful career. It’s wise for him to just stay on the team that gives him more salary while he is still active since he has only few years before he retired.

Lakers is the most perfect team for him to retired or Cavs.

Actually yes, he have done this in Heat before, so that he can join forces with Bosh and Wade.

He also done this before in Lakers to, so that they can sign more quality players that can help their team to win.

So, it will be not surprising at all if Lebron would take a pay cut so that he can go in GSW. Yeah sure many of his fans really want him to retire as a Cavs but it seems that Lebron really want to get a championship before he retires and he said it before that he want to team up with Curry.

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

[Maslate]

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

The Cavs definitely got better when they acquired Mitchell, but there’s still something lacking. Even as a top team they still lost to the Pacers. I think LeBron could help them, and it would be even better if he retires with the Cavaliers since that was his first team. He gave them a championship before when he wasn’t surrounded by superstars, but now that he’s older he would need Mitchell to chase another title.

We don’t really know what the future holds for LeBron, but for now he’s with the Lakers. With Luka being in good shape now, and Ayton as the new center, they look like a championship team. If they actually win this season, LeBron might decide to stay.

[Mr. Magkaisa]

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

The Cavs definitely got better when they acquired Mitchell, but there’s still something lacking. Even as a top team they still lost to the Pacers. I think LeBron could help them, and it would be even better if he retires with the Cavaliers since that was his first team. He gave them a championship before when he wasn’t surrounded by superstars, but now that he’s older he would need Mitchell to chase another title.

We don’t really know what the future holds for LeBron, but for now he’s with the Lakers. With Luka being in good shape now, and Ayton as the new center, they look like a championship team. If they actually win this season, LeBron might decide to stay.

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

[Beparanf]

If LeBron wants to win another ring, he should take a pay cut. But that would only make sense if the Warriors' management improved the bench, i.e., found some good role players. Then the Warriors, with the Curry-LeBron duo, would definitely be contenders for the title.

I highly doubt Lebron will accept a pay cut in able to fit on Warriors. I mean Curry, Jimmy and Green already occupying a lot of Warriors salary cap which means they can’t afford to get an All star caliber like Lebron.

Lebron has a lot of ring and very successful career. It’s wise for him to just stay on the team that gives him more salary while he is still active since he has only few years before he retired.

Lakers is the most perfect team for him to retired or Cavs.

Actually yes, he have done this in Heat before, so that he can join forces with Bosh and Wade.

He also done this before in Lakers to, so that they can sign more quality players that can help their team to win.

So, it will be not surprising at all if Lebron would take a pay cut so that he can go in GSW. Yeah sure many of his fans really want him to retire as a Cavs but it seems that Lebron really want to get a championship before he retires and he said it before that he want to team up with Curry.

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

Curry, Butler and Green salary is already at 90% while bench players of GSW share on the 10%.

I’m not really sure if Bron will take a salary lower than 7% since that’s the highest salary he can get assuming he will adjust and trade with Moody. Curry and Butler need to give way in able for this trade to happened.

[OgNasty]

Also it seems that Cavs is not interested to get Lebron if there's a trade will happen. Because for sure Cavs don't want to risk their future since they provably see their maintaining their young stars is better for their team. They only want to get Lebron in a buy out scenario.

The Cavs definitely got better when they acquired Mitchell, but there’s still something lacking. Even as a top team they still lost to the Pacers. I think LeBron could help them, and it would be even better if he retires with the Cavaliers since that was his first team. He gave them a championship before when he wasn’t surrounded by superstars, but now that he’s older he would need Mitchell to chase another title.

We don’t really know what the future holds for LeBron, but for now he’s with the Lakers. With Luka being in good shape now, and Ayton as the new center, they look like a championship team. If they actually win this season, LeBron might decide to stay.

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

I don't think the Cavs would trade for LeBron.  They have to hope to get him in free agency next season, which is possible, but I think the King would rather play with Steph.  On that note, the Lakers have finally addressed the Golden State Warriors rumors by saying the Golden State keeps checking in with them about trading for LeBron, but that the Lakers are not interested.  So it seems LeBron will play for the Lakers this season.

In other news, Shawn Kemp was given ankle monitoring after shooting at 2 guys in a 4-runner a while back.  They allegedly stole his phone and he was tracking them to get it back.  Glad to see he won't be doing time.

[Ziskinberg]

If LeBron leaves the Lakers, that would mean he’s chasing another championship. With the Warriors it’s possible, and in terms of salary I think he could accept less because what matters to him now is his legacy.

What do you mean? Isn't it the reason they are having an issue with the lakers because Lebron doesnt want to get a reduce salary?

Last season he already took a modest pay cut, but this time he chose to lock in his player option with no reduction. And it’s not really his fault, every player has the choice if they want a pay cut or not, and this time LeBron doesn’t want to.

By picking the player option he sets himself up to be an unrestricted free agent next season. But if the Lakers manage to win a chip this year, I think they’ll still re-sign him and LeBron would probably stay.

[dwyane36]

Lebron will go back to cavs 100% before he stop playing. Cavaliers will be his retiring team. FOr me, If there will be a trade with LBJ, it is good for the cavs as they are really in need a good SF/PF.
King might be old but still playing like a prime of other players. Cavs need to wait for LBJ! dont do trade for now.

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

[Russlenat]

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

What’s wrong with the Cavs? This team isn’t weak anymore, they’ve shown they can finish the season with a solid record, even better than LeBron’s current team. So there’s a real chance he could win a championship with them if he comes back. Imagine if he joins, the Cavs won’t just be focused on Mitchell anymore. They’d have a combo similar to Wade and LeBron back in the day, and I think that would make them a strong contender.

[avp2306]

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

What’s wrong with the Cavs? This team isn’t weak anymore, they’ve shown they can finish the season with a solid record, even better than LeBron’s current team. So there’s a real chance he could win a championship with them if he comes back. Imagine if he joins, the Cavs won’t just be focused on Mitchell anymore. They’d have a combo similar to Wade and LeBron back in the day, and I think that would make them a strong contender.

Nothing wrong with Cavs since they would became more stronger if Lebron will be added their. But if they would follow the condition asked by Cleveland management.

But Lebron actually didn't say something about he want to return on Cleveland. You know on where that idea came from? here https://basketballforever.com/2025/08/10/stephen-a-smith-pushes-lebron-james-to-finish-career-in-cleveland Stephen A Smith suggest that because he thinks that it would be great for Lebron's career if he ends up retiring as a Cavs. Which is somehow right, but this situation is hard to happen knowing how big the contract of Lebron. Also Cavs is not willing to drop their future since they want to retain their young players on their team.

[tech30338]

I don't think LeBron will end his career with the Cavs. He used to really want to win a title with the Cavs, and he did so in 2016. But now I don't see any particular reason why LeBron would suddenly decide to move to the Cavs, especially if he is determined to win another ring.

What’s wrong with the Cavs? This team isn’t weak anymore, they’ve shown they can finish the season with a solid record, even better than LeBron’s current team. So there’s a real chance he could win a championship with them if he comes back. Imagine if he joins, the Cavs won’t just be focused on Mitchell anymore. They’d have a combo similar to Wade and LeBron back in the day, and I think that would make them a strong contender.

Nothing wrong with Cavs since they would became more stronger if Lebron will be added their. But if they would follow the condition asked by Cleveland management.

But Lebron actually didn't say something about he want to return on Cleveland. You know on where that idea came from? here https://basketballforever.com/2025/08/10/stephen-a-smith-pushes-lebron-james-to-finish-career-in-cleveland Stephen A Smith suggest that because he thinks that it would be great for Lebron's career if he ends up retiring as a Cavs. Which is somehow right, but this situation is hard to happen knowing how big the contract of Lebron. Also Cavs is not willing to drop their future since they want to retain their young players on their team.

They can make it to the finals if LeBron comes back in Cleveland they have the pieces to make it, but who will be traded to LA, Stephen really hate lebron, since if they make it to the finals and fail again he will be the one laughing and tell BS to lebron, this guy make a lot of money, talking things about LBJ, he make a living for years, he should be thankful to lebron, but is the cavs willing to take LBJ back? they should he delivers the title and conference finals to the team.

[Ziskinberg]

They can make it to the finals if LeBron comes back in Cleveland they have the pieces to make it, but who will be traded to LA, Stephen really hate lebron, since if they make it to the finals and fail again he will be the one laughing and tell BS to lebron, this guy make a lot of money, talking things about LBJ, he make a living for years, he should be thankful to lebron, but is the cavs willing to take LBJ back? they should he delivers the title and conference finals to the team.

as we can see on the salary of the players in the team https://www.basketball-reference.com/contracts/CLE.html

I don’t think LeBron will be able to get a max contract. If he insists on playing with the Cavaliers, then he’ll have to take a smaller salary, which I don’t think he’d agree to. Mitchell, Mobley, and Garland are already eating up most of the salary cap.