[Siegel] Warriors firmly believe that they are the frontrunners to land LeBron James if he left the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Once again, Golden State is pursuing LeBron, and this will be their best chance yet
The Golden State Warriors believe they have a real chance to land LeBron James as the biggest name on the free agent market this offseason. James has not agreed to a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, and recent reports indicated they have not talked in over a week. The chances of LeBron leaving the Lakers feel stronger than ever now thanks to a few noteworthy variables.
Clutch Points’ Brett Siegel reported that Golden State believes they are the favorite among rumors of James leaving Los Angeles:
“In terms of having access to their full mid-level exception, the Warriors firmly believe that they are the frontrunners to land LeBron James if he left the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Once again, Golden State is pursuing LeBron, and this will be their best chance yet… assuming James would even consider taking a massive pay cut to join them.”
Siegel later adds that the Warriors believe they can convince LeBron to take a lot less money from his previous \(50+ million salary. James joining Golden State on a \)10 to $20 million contract would require belief in the roster’s chances of contending for an NBA Championship. The opportunity is growing to talk him into it, amidst rumors of LeBron leaving the Lakers.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/warriors-believe-now-front-runners-034337234.html