NBA Analyst Suggests Wild LeBron James To Warriors Trade

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One NBA analyst has suggested a wild trade involving Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors.

Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd proposed that the Lakers trade James to the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, and Jordan Poole this offseason.

“Yes, the Warriors are already old. Adding LeBron would get them one thing on the road: senior discounts. I admit it. Klay [Thompson] is 33. Steph [Curry] is 35. LeBron’s 38. Draymond [Green] is 33. It would feel like they’re punting on the future. Oh wait, they’ve already got rid of [James] Wiseman. They’ve already punted on their big guy for the future. And they said last week that Klay, Draymond and Steph is what they’re building around. They don’t care about their future,” Cowherd said.

“The Warriors love high-IQ guys. Veterans. You have to be on Steph’s timeline. You’ve got to be able to play in their system because it’s a high-IQ offensive system. Catch and react. LeBron is good at that. And they’re also into winning now. It’s why they moved off their No. 2 pick James Wiseman. It’s why Kuminga, super athletic, doesn’t play in the playoffs. It’s about winning now.” 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers & Golden State Warriors Updates

James and the Lakers beat the Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals in six games. LeBron has a very close relationship with Draymond Green, as the two All-Stars have the same agent, and Stephen Curry and James have a lot of respect for each other.

“The Warriors, here’s two things we know about them, they are into winning now,” Cowherd said. “That’s why they bailed on Wiseman. That’s why Kuminga doesn’t play. By the way, Draymond, Klay, Steph, LeBron, [Kevon] Looney — that’s arguably better than the team they had now. … What have I talked about with LeBron and AD? They were perfectly suited years ago. But LeBron’s now down to 55 to 60 regular-season games a year. Same with AD. They often miss the same night. You need more dudes. You can’t go into a game with Austin Reaves and Rui on the road in Denver with a chance.” 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers & Golden State Warriors Updates

James told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and Dave McMenamin of ESPN after the Lakers lost Game 4 of the conference finals to the Denver Nuggets that he might retire this season. The four-time MVP signed a two-year extension with the Lakers last summer.

James, 38, has a torn tendon in his right foot. He may require surgery this summer.

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