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NBA INSIDERS WARN THAT "SOMETHING BIG" IS HAPPENING WITH LEBRON JAMES’S LAKERS FUTURE

NBA insider Jake Fischer reports the Warriors will pursue LeBron James in 2026 free agency as Lakers-Jeanie Buss tension explodes.

NBA insiders warn that "something big" is happening with LeBron James’s Lakers future
Warriors' path to signing LeBron James in June 2026

LeBron James stood there on the court, arms out, frustrated with the ref after a play against the Bucks at Crypto.com Arena. He was sure he got fouled driving to the basket.

Now, it looks like the Golden State Warriors can’t stop thinking about LeBron either. And honestly, this could really shake things up for the Lakers.

NBA insider Jake Fischer says Golden State plans to go after James when free agency opens. LeBron could hit the market this summer—he’ll be a free agent on June 30. This isn’t exactly great timing for the Lakers, especially after that ESPN report about tension between LeBron and team owner Jeanie Buss.

Fischer says the Warriors are serious. They’re not just watching LeBron—they’ve got their eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo, too.

It’s wild how fast things have changed for the Lakers. Not long ago, it felt like LeBron would just finish out his career in LA. Now, nobody’s sure.

The Warriors have had their sights on LeBron since at least 2024. ESPN reported that they looked into a trade back then, but it didn’t go anywhere.

NBA insider Marc Stein said LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul, wasn’t a fan of that idea. According to Stein, the Lakers might have actually sent LeBron to Golden State if he’d asked for it, but Paul shot it down. He didn’t want LeBron to face the backlash of joining a rival yet again—it would’ve been his fourth team switch.

But maybe things are different now.

LeBron is 41. He hasn’t signed an extension. The Lakers haven’t made it clear they want to keep him.

NBA reporter Chris Haynes hinted that something big could be brewing.

After that report about tension between Buss and LeBron, Haynes said the Warriors’ interest might be a sign that change is coming. On SiriusXM NBA Radio, he pointed out how these stories don’t leak for no reason. Usually, when the rumours start flying like this, something’s about to happen.

This all comes after ESPN said Buss was frustrated with LeBron—about everything from how much control he wants over the team to the mess from the Russell Westbrook trade. Buss later said the report wasn’t really fair to LeBron, but it still made people question how solid their partnership is.

LeBron’s contract situation is a huge deal for the Lakers.

Dave McMenamin at ESPN reported that LeBron didn’t ask for an extension last summer, and the Lakers didn’t offer one. Instead, they’re planning for a future built around Luka Dončić. That means LeBron could be a free agent for the first time since 2018.

And there’s the money problem.

The Lakers might have about $50 million in cap space, but Austin Reaves could be looking for more than $40 million a year, according to Dan Woike at The Athletic. That’s a tight fit for the Lakers.

Golden State, on the other hand, actually has something real to offer.

The 2024 Paris Olympics showed just how well LeBron and Steph Curry can play together. Both were on Team USA, coached by Steve Kerr (who also coaches the Warriors). They clicked, won gold, and got people talking—what if they teamed up in the NBA?

Steph even told People Magazine last fall that he respects LeBron and loved playing with him after all those years as rivals. Curry posted a picture with LeBron that said, “Same team…winning team,” and fans went crazy, wondering if it could actually happen in the NBA.

The Warriors' wanting LeBron is a big deal. It shows people really believe he might leave the Lakers.

Between the Warriors’ interest, Haynes stirring the pot, and LeBron’s contract up in the air, the pressure’s on LA.

For a while, it felt like LeBron would just ride out his career as a Laker. Now, other teams are lining up, waiting to see if he actually leaves.

Haynes pretty much summed it up: when stories like this start popping up, big changes are usually on the way.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TRADE JAREN JACKSON JR. TO UTAH JAZZ IN 8-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, creating a record $28.8 million trade exception for 2026.

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Grizzlies finalise Jaren Jackson Jr. deal

The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads on Tuesday, pulling off a blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz. Along with Jackson, the Grizzlies shipped out Vince Williams Jr, John Konchar, and Jock Landale. Coming back their way: Walter Clayton Jr, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and, maybe the most important part, three future first-round picks.

And honestly, it feels like Memphis isn’t done stirring the pot. Inside the organisation, they see Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as the future. Both went late in the lottery in the past two drafts, and the Grizzlies landed some value in the second round this year, too, grabbing Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer.

All this movement means Ja Morant’s future in Memphis suddenly looks shaky. He’s been the face of the franchise since they took him No. 2 overall back in 2019. When he’s healthy, he’s electric—no question. But injuries and off-court drama have slowed him down, and now, with the trade deadline closing in, the Grizzlies are openly shopping him. Teams around the league are watching.

There’s another wrinkle here: by dealing Jackson, Memphis created a massive trade exception—$28.8 million, the biggest in NBA history, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania. It’s a huge chess piece. With that exception, the Grizzlies can absorb big, ugly contracts from other teams in exchange for more draft picks. Think of what the Thunder did a few years back—stockpiling picks by taking on bad deals until they rebuilt into a contender.

Now, you’ve probably heard Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name floating around in trade rumours. He hasn’t officially asked out of Milwaukee, but everyone in the league expects something to happen soon. Teams like the Timberwolves and Knicks are circling. The Grizzlies? They’re not likely to chase Giannis directly. But with that trade exception, they could play a big role as a third team—taking on salary dumps or unwanted contracts, collecting more picks, and helping another franchise pull off the Giannis blockbuster. Memphis just put itself squarely in the middle of the NBA’s hottest rumour.

KLINT KUBIAK SNUBS NFL RIVALS TO LEAD RAIDERS’ NEW ERA UNDER TOM BRADY

The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, with Tom Brady leading the search.

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Klint Kubiak is set for the Raiders as Seahawks coach faces the New England Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a huge shakeup right now. Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to become their new head coach—and honestly, he’s nothing like Pete Carroll.

Kubiak’s still in his 30s, calling plays on offence, while Carroll just wrapped up last season as the NFL’s oldest head coach. The Raiders had their eyes on Ben Johnson previous year, but when he decided to take the Bears job, they turned to Carroll instead.

This time, Las Vegas seemed to have that same level of interest in Kubiak, but they had to wait things out because Seattle was still in the playoffs. Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner with the Raiders, clearly played a big part in picking the new coach.

Since nothing’s official until after the Super Bowl, Brady can’t come right out and talk about Kubiak joining the team. Still, he didn’t hold back when it came to sharing what he liked about the guy.

“Klint’s played to his team’s strengths. Last week, he did a ton of good things against a really strong Rams defence,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. “That’s what it took for them to win. The Rams are a tough team. That game in Seattle could’ve gone either way... Seattle really had to play a complete game in all three phases to pull it out, and they’ll need to do the same this weekend in Santa Clara.”

Brady also talked about Fernando Mendoza.

Another big reason the Raiders’ coaching job is so appealing? They’ve got the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everyone expects them to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Brady doesn’t have to be secretive about it—nobody’s jumping ahead of them in the draft. He was pretty open about how much he likes Mendoza.

“What do I value most? When I see him, he’s always talking up his teammates. He wins the Heisman, and he’s giving credit to everyone else,” Brady said. “That’s the kind of attitude you want in a leader.”

Kubiak focused on the Super Bowl, not the job switch.

Kubiak’s career is about to take off, but right now, he’s locked in on trying to win his first Super Bowl. So, he isn’t ready to talk about the Raiders just yet.

“I’m coaching the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and that’s all I’m thinking about,” Kubiak told reporters on Monday. “I’m just excited for this week and this game.”

Not everyone in Seattle is thrilled to see Kubiak go. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had nothing but praise after working with him this year.

“He was unbelievable,” Darnold said Monday. “The stuff I picked up from Klint—just with schemes, and then learning from him as a coach and a person—the grit. He’s up before the sun, gets to the facility at 4 or 4:30, and leaves later than anyone. The guy just grinds. He loves football, and he’s always straight with his players. I know I really appreciated that, and so did the rest of the guys.”

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