The Golden State Warriors dynasty seems to have come to an end. The team was knocked out by the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament. It's the third time in five seasons that they have missed the playoffs completely.
Steph Curry has become linked with the Warriors and has played 15 seasons for them. However, if he wants to keep competing for championships, it might be time for a new beginning. Bovada shared their odds for where Curry might play next season, and the Los Angeles Lakers had the third-best odds at +800.
Apart from the Warriors, the Spurs are the favorites to be the next team for which Steph Curry suits up, per @BovadaOfficial
Golden State Warriors -5000
San Antonio Spurs +650
Los Angeles Lakers +800
Charlotte Hornets +1200
Miami Heat +2000
Chicago Bulls +2500
Dallas Mavericks… pic.twitter.com/Xx48H4q4iM— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 18, 2024
The Lakers are intriguing because LeBron James has has mentioned the possibility of playing with Curry more frequently in recent years. They were rivals in the NBA Finals for four straight seasons but have since become friends.
Both Curry and LeBron don’t have many years left of being top players and could decide to team up for their final years. Despite being 36, there would be many teams interested if he were to request a trade. The Warriors would have no reason to want to trade him to a rival team like the Lakers unless Curry specifically asked to go there.
Steph Curry Just Wants to Win
Steph Curry’s time with the Warriors is one of the best in NBA history. It has resulted in 10 All-Star selections, two MVPs, and four championships. He could retire right now and would be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, with arguments that he’s one of the 10 greatest players ever.
Despite all his success, Curry is still focused on winning.
“I just wanna win,” Curry said after the April 16 loss to the Kings, according to The Athletic. “Whatever that means, I just wanna win.”
Being successful might be too difficult in Golden State. Draymond Green is still a good player but keeps getting into situations on the court that have led to suspensions. Klay Thompson isn’t the player he once was and could be traded this offseason. Even if Curry stays with the Warriors, the team will likely change a lot in the next few years. While things look grim now, the team could be a couple of moves away from being a contender again.
How Could Los Angeles Lakers Land Steph Curry?
The Warriors wouldn’t want to trade Steph Curry to the Lakers. The two teams share a state and a division. The Warriors would probably prefer to send Curry across the country if he wants to be traded.
Despite that, he’s done so much for the team that they could accommodate whatever he wants. Curry has two more years left on his contract so there’s no hurry to figure things out. Curry doesn’t appear to be the type who would request a trade so quickly.
It’s probable that he gives the Warriors at least one more year to figure things out. There’s also a possibility where LeBron James joins Curry in Golden State. The two may no longer be the faces of the NBA for long, but seeing them play a season together would be significant for the league.
