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Lakers coach JJ Redick called a timeout 52 seconds into a preseason loss to the Warriors, citing poor execution of scripted plays. The Lakers, missing their entire core rotation, fell behind 45-31 after the first quarter and lost 124-98. Redick emphasized that standards must be met even without star players, while the Warriors capitalized on a dominant first half led by Steph Curry and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.
Kuminga declined Golden State’s three-year, $75 million extension in 2025, opting for a two-year, roughly $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, per his agent who says the move maximizes future free-agent value and career control. The decision sparked social-media backlash and questions about his path, as he moves into a new chapter with Minnesota alongside Edwards, Ball, McDaniels, and Gobert.
Golden State agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract with guard Brandon Williams, adding depth to the roster as training camp approaches; Williams averaged 13.0 points and 3.9 assists in 66 games for Dallas last season after previous stops with Portland and a path through the G League and two-way contracts.
The article notes that the Warriors explored trading for Jaylen Brown at the deadline and around the NBA Draft but wouldn’t meet Boston’s reported price of roughly four first-round picks; comparing that to the final deal the 76ers landed for Brown, it argues the Sixers look like winners while the Celtics and Warriors appear to have missed a middle ground, raising questions about why a counter-offer wasn’t pursued as LeBron James joined Philadelphia and reshaped the offseason landscape.
Klay Thompson clapped back at Kevin Durant after Durant called him “never an MVP candidate” on Instagram, joking about people using his “full government.” Durant had compared the current Philadelphia 76ers to the Warriors dynasty, highlighting Embiid’s 2023 MVP, Brown’s 2024 Finals MVP, and Maxey’s All-Star status while noting LeBron’s impact. He also contrasted the Sixers’ expectations with the Warriors’ past, pointing out that the Warriors’ 2016-17 roster included a reigning MVP (Curry) and Thompson, whereas the Sixers—who hadn’t won since 1983 before their new acquisitions—aim to contend next spring.
Curry remains among the NBA’s best but on an aging Warriors squad, and fan chatter about a move to Boston is fueled by social posts and search trends even though no insiders have reported any movement. The Celtics have already made a blockbuster offseason move by sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, making a Curry-to-Boston scenario a huge headline if it ever materializes, but at this time it’s purely speculative.
With LeBron James choosing another destination, the Cavaliers, Warriors, Heat and Timberwolves shift to Plan B: Cleveland weighs a James Harden reunion (two-year, north of $60 million) and has eyed Jonathan Kuminga, but cap rules complicate a sign-and-trade; Golden State plans to re-sign Draymond Green, finalize De’Anthony Melton’s two-year deal, and fill the roster with veteran minimums to stay out of the tax, with DeRozan as a potential minimum target; Miami, now hard-capped, has a small remaining mid-level exception and a veteran-minimum slot, eyeing DeRozan, Beal, Klay Thompson, Seth Curry or Buddy Hield; Minnesota has an open roster spot and will add a veteran minimum piece, leaning into its new offense around LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards while Gobert anchors the defense.
LeBron James has not revealed his next NBA destination 24 days after saying he would not return to the Lakers, with five frontrunners—Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers—holding patterns as he weighs his options. His agent Rich Paul has told teams they don’t need to provide more information, while the league prepares its 2026-27 schedule and teams await his decision. Public pitches and strategic moves by suitors continue, but the ultimate choice remains unknown, a situation analysts call a major waiting game.
LeBron James won’t decide his next team on Tuesday, with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin saying there’s no timetable or elaborate rollout as pursuing teams cite family vacations; the Warriors, Cavaliers, 76ers and Heat remain in play, and James has indicated he’ll play elsewhere in 2026-27, a decision that could come in the early part of next week and will influence the league’s schedule per commissioner Adam Silver.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg was named the Las Vegas Summer League MVP and earned a spot on the All-Summer League First Team, joining fellow rookies Cameron Boozer, Brayden Burries, Meleek Thomas and Caleb Wilson. The Second Team featured Cedric Coward, Egor Demin, Khaman Maluach, Liam McNeeley and Zyon Pullin. Thomas led Vegas in scoring, while Lendeborg posted solid all-around numbers as Golden State reached the championship.
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg flashed elite size and shooting in NBA Summer League, but his defense was a mixed bag early due to awareness lapses. Coaches say he’s coachable and improving, with late-game stops and key steals signaling growth as he works on on-ball/off-ball defense and conditioning.
Golden State rode Yaxel Lendeborg’s 21-point, 10-rebound performance to a 94-90 comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League final, earning Lendeborg MVP honors as the Warriors capped their first Summer League title since 2013. Will Richard provided late-game leadership and scoring punch, while Cryer, Leons and other young players impressed as the organization showcased a winning culture and development-driven approach heading into the next season.
LeBron James has not set a firm deadline for his next team, telling fans at Fanatics Fest that he won’t drag out the decision, but a concrete timetable remains unclear and could come within hours to weeks. Commissioner Adam Silver said the league’s schedule depends on where James signs, affecting opening-week and Christmas games. The Cavaliers, Heat, 76ers and Warriors have dominated offseason speculation, with renewed chatter suggesting the Warriors could still be in contention.
ESPN’s Shams Charania says LeBron James is close to choosing his next team, with the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, 76ers, and Timberwolves as top suitors and the Nuggets in the mix; he’s prioritizing a championship-contending culture over money, with Cleveland viewed by some as the frontrunner and Golden State making a late pitch.
In Las Vegas, the Warriors beat the Mavericks 101-90 in NBA Summer League action as Yaxel Lendeborg posted 21 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and a game-high plus-26, while LJ Cryer added 25 points; the Michigan trio of Lendeborg, Cryer, Morez Johnson Jr., and Aday Mara highlighted Golden State’s versatile play as Cryer shined from three and Lendeborg showed scoring and playmaking ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Oklahoma City.