On August 14, Beijing time, James and Curry teamed up to help the United States men's basketball team achieve five consecutive Olympic championships, and more and more people want to see them join forces in the NBA. ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks said fans can keep an eye on the summer of 2026, when the two superstars may join forces.

LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Lakers in the offseason, with a player option for the second year of this contract. He's not on a three- or four-year contract, he has a player option," Marks said, "and he can become a free agent next offseason and pick the team he wants to go to." Of course, that means giving up a $50 million contract, going to a team like the Warriors and joining Curry. ”

Compared to the summer of 2025, Marks feels that the 2026 offseason is more interesting because both stars may become free agents and have more flexibility to form a team.

"Stephen Curry has two years left on his contract," Marks said, "and he has the ability to renew his contract, and of course, James can become a free agent next summer and in the summer of 2026." ”

Previously, NBA reporter Brett Siegel also reported on related topics, pointing out that compared to James, Curry is the one who has stayed on the same team from start to finish, and as Curry's career draws to a close, the Warriors have firmly expressed their desire to play Curry with the Warriors until retirement. The Warriors have pursued James, which also shows that they want to see Janku team up in the Bay Area, but with the selection of his eldest son Bronny by the Lakers, the probability of Janku teaming up with the Warriors has also dropped a lot.

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