LeBron James and Stephen Curry could make NBA history by teaming up in 2026, reigniting their rivalry-turned-alliance.

LeBron James and Stephen Curry could potentially join forces in the NBA by 2026, according to an ESPN analyst. This speculation comes on the heels of their successful run with the USA men’s national basketball team, where they both played pivotal roles in securing a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

“LeBron James signed a two-year contract this past offseason, and with the two-year contract, there’s a player option there,” said Marks. “He has a player option; he can become a free agent once again next offseason and pick the team that he would want to go to. That comes with leaving $50 million on the table to go to a team like Golden State and join Steph Curry. I think the big thing is to keep an eye on maybe the summer of 2026. Steph Curry has two years left on his contract and has the ability to sign an extension. He [Curry] could become a free agent, also. Certainly, LeBron next offseason or, potentially, in the summer of ’26, when both could be free agents.”

While LeBron and Curry have long been rivals, their chemistry during the Olympics has reignited discussions among fans about the possibility of them teaming up in the NBA. LeBron recently signed a two-year contract, which includes a player option for the upcoming offseason. This means he could choose to become a free agent and explore new team options, including a move to Golden State to play alongside Curry.

Curry, who will also be a free agent in 2026, has two years remaining on his contract. If both players opt to test the market, it could set the stage for a historic partnership. By that time, LeBron will be nearing 42 years old, while Curry will be 38, but both have shown they can still perform at a high level.

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As both players approach the latter stages of their careers, the prospect of them uniting on the court is intriguing. Fans will be watching closely as the summer of 2026 approaches, eager to see if this dream scenario becomes a reality.