Golden State insider gives team a coin-flip chance to land LeBron JamesThe Golden State Warriors are said to have a decent chance at signing LeBron James this summer after his departure from Los Angeles.
July 1, 2026, 9:57 p.m. PT
NBA insider Nick Friedell believes the Golden State Warriors have a 50% chance of signing LeBron James.Friedell also gives the Cleveland Cavaliers a 50% chance to secure James this summer.According to Friedell, these two teams are the only serious contenders for the four-time champion.Other interested teams, such as the Miami Heat, were not included in Friedell’s top potential destinations.
Warriors insider Nick Friedell recently weighed in on LeBron James’ future, giving fans possible insight into how strong he believes Golden State’s chances are of landing him this summer. In an appearance on the “Willard and Dibs” show, Friedell expressed his belief that the Warriors have a 50% chance to get the four-time NBA champion’s signature.
Friedell also believes the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 50% chance to secure a commitment from the 22-time All-Star, leaving every other team out of the mix. This includes the Miami Heat, another one of James’ former teams who are said to be interested in a reunion.
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