NBA star LeBron James triggers wild speculation over sensational Stephen Curry reunion in blockbuster trade

LeBron James just chose to play one more year with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is thinking ahead. He said he still wants to win, yet his future is open. This has started big talk about a surprising trade near the 2025-26 season.

Could he end up with Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors?

LeBron James could join Stephen Curry - here’s how it might happen

On June 29, LeBron James told the Lakers he was taking his player option worth $52.6 million for the 2025-26 season - his 23rd year in the NBA. LeBron’s current deal runs until June 30, 2026, after which he will hit free agency. His agent, Rich Paul, has made it clear that LeBron’s focus is still on winning.

Paul also revealed that the Lakers never put a fresh contract on the table before LeBron decided to opt in.

On top of that, LeBron wasn’t told in advance about major moves, like the Anthony Davis trade back in February 2025, which may have added to his uncertainty.

Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks could pursue him

An unnamed NBA executive told DallasHoopsJournal that three teams would try to sign LeBron in 2026: the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks. He said, “Once he’s on the open market, those three will court him. I do not doubt in my mind.”

Stephen Curry has never played on the same team as LeBron, but they did win Olympic gold together at the 2024 Paris Games. On the show The Shop, LeBron said he’d love to play with Curry. He praised Curry’s skills, calling him “lethal” and joking that you might need to guard him from the moment he gets out of bed.If LeBron James ever teams up with Stephen Curry in Golden State, it would bring together two of basketball’s biggest stars and change the NBA in a big way. The deal wouldn’t be easy, with money limits and team changes to consider, but their past Olympic success and respect for each other make fans dream about it. No matter where he goes, LeBron’s 2026 free agency is set to be one of the most talked-about moments in basketball.This trade idea has fans split. Some cheer for a legendary duo; others say it’s too costly or unlikely for the Warriors.Also Read: Internet goes wild as NBA unveils opening night and Christmas Day schedules