Gary Payton says there’s ‘good shot’ LeBron joins Warriors if he leaves Lakers

With the Los Angeles Lakers’ season coming to a close, the LeBron James rumor mill is full go with the 22-time NBA All-Star becoming a free agent for the first time since 2018.While James hasn’t spoken much about his future since the team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs Monday, Gary Payton believes that if the 41-year-old doesn’t re-sign with Los Angeles, he could head up to Northern California and join the Warriors.“There’s a good shot if he leaves, he’s going to Golden State,” Payton said on an episode of “Night Cap” with Shannon Sharpe. “I’m telling you, he’s coming to Golden State if he leaves.” Gary Payton on LeBrons future: “There’s a good shot if he leaves, he’s going to Golden State. I’m telling you he’s coming to Golden State if he leaves” (Via @NightcapShow_) pic.twitter.com/CvkkoUw4LN — NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) May 12, 2026 James played with Steph Curry and Draymond Green while with Team USA in 2024 and 2020, respectively, and played under coach Steve Kerr in 2024 as well.James has been...