LeBron James’ decision to pass on joining the Golden State Warriors is described as “tough” by his agent, according to multiple reports. The comments come after James announces his next NBA move by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending speculation about a potential NBA pairing with Stephen Curry in the Bay Area. The reports note that James and Curry have not played together in the NBA, though they did share the court at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where they teamed up for the first time in their careers. While the outlet coverage includes discussion of what might have happened if James had joined Golden State, the central points across sources are that the decision was not easy for James, that the Warriors were an option being discussed publicly, and that James ultimately signs with Philadelphia rather than playing for Golden State. The reports also reiterate that Curry and James will not team up in the NBA following the announcement.