The Warriors contacted LeBron James during the season.

New Details on LeBron James and the Warriors Trade Talks Revealed

One of the greatest mid-season stories of the season was the Golden State Warriors’ attempt to sign LeBron James in February. It was a moment that may have had a cascading effect on LeBron’s potential free agency this year.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, LeBron James’ decision not to communicate with the Warriors in February has given the Lakers increased confidence that he will re-sign with them. Here’s an excerpt from Charania’s article.

“But when James chose not to engage with the Warriors at the trade deadline in February, with Golden State owner Joe Lacob known to have opened that door during a trade discussion that ESPN first reported, the Lakers saw it as a sign that he truly valued being part of the Lakers organization.”

While the Lakers were relieved to see LeBron re-sign in the midst of the season, his enigmatic remark at the end of Game 5 must have been less than comfortable.

“A month later, James’ cordial courtside visit with Buss and her longtime Lakers partner Linda Rambis was as good a sign as any that all was well in their relationship,” Charania wrote in his piece. “But James has made a habit of keeping his options open for most of his storied career, and this time around will be no different.”

LeBron James is the master of upping the drama in an off-season move. Whether or if he re-signs with the Los Angeles Lakers, it will be a big story.