Rich Eisen links LeBron James to Golden State Warriors after California golf outing

Forward entered free agency ahead of his 24th NBA season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 151 min read

"If he’s golfing with Draymond and Kevin Hart out here in California, don’t you think he’s going to the Warriors at the Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Broadcaster Rich Eisen discussed available free agency paths for LeBron James across the league. He questioned whether a California golf outing involving Draymond Green and Kevin Hart indicates an eventual commitment to Golden State.

Why it matters: James entered free agency in June after departing Los Angeles, while earlier coverage noted he leaned toward Cleveland. Meanwhile, Golden State continues exploring roster additions following Green declining his $27.7 million option.

What to watch: Free agency discussions continue ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season as teams formalize their rosters.

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