The possibility of seeing LeBron James and Stephen Curry on the same team is once again generating debate in the NBA for the 2026-2027 season. Although there is no official agreement or publicly confirmed negotiation, the contractual and sporting context keeps the conversation open.
LeBron James is under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his contract situation would allow him to evaluate his future in the summer of 2026 if he decides not to extend his contract. At 41 years old in December 2025, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer continues to compete at a high level and has reiterated on several occasions his intention to stay in the league as long as he feels competitive. For his part, Stephen Curry continues to be the central figure of the Golden State Warriors and remains under contract. The franchise has publicly reiterated its intention to compete for championships as long as its core team remains active.
Olympic chemistry fueling the narrative
One of the moments that reignited the conversation was LeBron James and Stephen Curry’s joint participation with Team USA in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
There, they shared a dressing room and won the gold medal.
During that tournament, the two showed a connection on and off the field that caught the attention of analysts and fans alike.
However, to date, there is no official statement confirming concrete plans to play together in the NBA.
Is it salariably viable?
Any move of this magnitude would depend on the NBA salary cap and Golden State’s 2026-2027 contract structure.
Bringing in a superstar would involve significant financial adjustments, either through trades, restructuring or player departures.
Currently, the Warriors’ roster is designed to compete as long as Stephen Curry remains their primary point guard.
Actual viability would depend on multiple financial and athletic factors that could only be defined closer to free agency.
Both showed a connection on and off the court
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From historical rivals to possible duo
For Hispanic fans living in the U.S., the NBA is one of the leagues with the largest Latino presence in television audiences and arena attendance.
An eventual union between LeBron James and Stephen Curry would not only have a sporting impact, but also a commercial and media impact.
It would be the transformation of a historic rivalry – especially in the NBA Finals of the past decade – into a potential competitive alliance.
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