Warriors Eyeing These Three Scorers While LeBron James' Decision Looms and Nobody's Talking About It Enough

Alright, Emerald City, let's talk NBA free agency because things are already getting WILD! Everyone's got their eyes glued to LeBron James and what he's gonna do, right? Lakers? New team? Whatever. But get this, while the whole league is holding its breath for the 22-time All-Star to make his move, the Golden State Warriors are not just sitting around. Nope. Reports are flying that they're already making plays, chasing down veteran big man Jock Landale and two serious scoring guards in Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton. This isn't just a rumor, it's coming from NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. It's happening NOW!

The Big Man Hunt: Landale's Numbers Are Calling

First up is Jock Landale. He played the 2025-26 season with the Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks, hitting career-highs: 10.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 22.1 minutes per game. He shot 51.5 percent from the field and a solid 38.3 percent from beyond the arc. While the 6-foot-11 center suffered a high ankle sprain on April 1, missing the rest of the season with the Hawks, the Warriors clearly see a role. They've got roster holes, and a big who can score and stretch the floor, even with an injury history, is a smart play.

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Adding Firepower: Simons and Sexton Bring Buckets

The Warriors are also eyeing backcourt firepower. Anfernee Simons, 27, is now a free agent. He had signed a $100 million contract with the Blazers in 2022, before trades to the Celtics and Bulls. Last season, he averaged 14.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 55 games with five starts, and is a career 38.1 percent shooter from deep. Collin Sexton, who averaged 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 23.7 minutes across 68 games last season with the Charlotte Hornets and Bulls, is also a target. Both are seen as scorers who could support Steph Curry, either bolstering bench scoring when Curry rests or playing alongside him to allow more off-ball freedom. That's the word from Stein and Fischer.

The LeBron Factor: Everything Hinges Here

All this, though, happens in the giant shadow of LeBron James. Their entire offseason strategy hangs on whether the King re-signs with the Lakers or jumps ship. They also have major roster decisions, like re-signing Kristaps Porziņģis and player options for Draymond Green and De'Anthony Melton. Stein and Fischer reported it's "been anticipated for some time that the Warriors would certainly make the case to James , if things get that far , that the Bay Area is as close to the Los Angeles base that LeBron and his family have established over the past eight seasons as a Laker as any other team except the Clippers could offer."

So, as the league waits for the biggest domino to fall, the Warriors are out here making moves. Will they land one, two, or all three of these guys? It’s early, but the free agency period is already heating up! You know we’ll be watching every single update!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.