LeBron James could meet with Warriors during free agency period, report says

LeBron James could meet with Warriors during free agency period, report says image

A super, super team?

The Warriors could set up talks with LeBron James this offseason, if a max salary is available for James, according to a new report.

From ESPN's Chris Haynes:

"If the Golden State Warriors can create a max salary slot this offseason, the defending NBA champions could position themselves to secure a meeting with LeBron James, league sources told ESPN.

There is no indication that Golden State is evaluating such options to acquire the Cleveland Cavaliers star at this time.

Out of respect for the Warriors' winning culture, James would listen if Golden State explored ways to clear the necessary cap space, sources said."

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To open up a max contract slot for the 33-year-old Cavs star, Haynes says the Warriors — who have $135 million tied up in payroll, the highest in the league — would likely have to trade Klay Thompson, Draymond Green or even both.

Golden State would also need Kevin Durant to decline his player option and take less than his current annual salary of $25 million.

So will this happen? Not likely, but the rumors are already spreading like wildfire on Twitter.