Golden State Warriors have already faced one embarrassing setback. For months, Golden State quietly tested the waters on pairing Curry with LeBron James. The idea of two rivals finally sharing a backcourt drew attention across the league. Yet, every inquiry ended in the same result. According to ESPN and multiple insiders, the Lakers front office and James’s agent Rich Paul gave a simple answer: no. Los Angeles has no plans to deal its franchise icon, and James himself has shown no desire to leave. The Warriors’ vision of a blockbuster addition vanished before it could even take shape.

Meanwhile, Jonathan Kuminga’s ongoing negotiations have created a cloud of uncertainty over the Warriors’ preseason preparations. Limiting their flexibility in potential trade scenarios. The impasse reflect

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