Warriors enter 2026-27 lacking realistic championship hopes
Steve Kerr confirmed his return to Golden State this offseason, but the Warriors now face a 2026-27 campaign without realistic title expectations. Stephen Curry, the 38-year-old point guard, is under contract for only one more season, and the league’s buzz over LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers highlights the marquee free-agent the Warriors cannot replace. Golden State was a front-runner in the James pursuit, alongside the Sixers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves, yet never entertained the notion that the superstar would don a Warriors jersey.