LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers has sparked a waiting game among several teams, including the Golden State Warriors, who are targeting a trade for Anthony Davis to lure James to the Bay Area.
What happened?
The Warriors' front office is reportedly prioritizing the trade for Davis, which has left the team shorthanded, with analyst Daryle "Guru" Johnson expressing concern that the team has not made other moves to strengthen their roster.
Why it matters for LeBron James
The potential formation of a "Big 4" with James, Davis, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green has brought hope to Warriors fans, but the team's inactivity in the offseason has raised questions about their strategy, with Johnson stating that Curry "deserves better" than the current situation.
What comes next?
The Warriors have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday to decide whether to match the Memphis Grizzlies' offer sheet for Quinten Post, and the team's decision on Jimmy Butler's torn ACL situation will also impact their ability to sign James and trade for Davis, with ESPN's Anthony Slater reporting that optimism about signing James has decreased.
The Warriors have re-signed De'Anthony Melton, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford, but a true needle-moving signing is still lacking, and the team's pursuit of James has meant making other sacrifices, including the loss of Pat Spencer to the Suns.
And the clock is ticking, with the Warriors facing a huge problem if they fail to sign James and trade for Davis, according to General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.
But the Warriors are not the only team in contention, with the Cavaliers, Wolves, and Heat also vying for James' signature, and the outcome is far from certain, with the NBA offseason still in full swing.
The Warriors' fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome, with the potential signing of James and trade for Davis hanging in the balance, and the team's future success riding on the decision, as Johnson emphasized that Curry "deserves better" than the current uncertainty.
So the waiting game continues, with the Warriors and their fans anxiously awaiting the next move in the LeBron James saga, and the potential impact on the team's roster and future success, as the NBA offseason continues to unfold.