PJ Tucker Predicts LeBron James and Anthony Davis Could End Up in Golden State

During a lively segment of the "Club 520" podcast at Fanatics Fest, former wing P.J. Tucker let his imagination run wild. He said, in his typical blunt style, that a deal sending LeBron James to Golden State is “going to be tough,” but it’s happening. The former Sixers forward didn’t stop there – he hinted that once the King lands in the Bay Area, the Warriors would likely make a move for Anthony Davis, who is set to become a free agent after his contract with Washington expires.

It’s easy to see why Tucker’s words got fans buzzing. James, now 42, has been a free agent since the Lakers chose not to extend his deal after an eight‑year stint that included a 2020 championship alongside Davis. Meanwhile, the 31‑year‑old big man in Washington has been the subject of trade chatter all season, though Wizards executives have publicly said they have no immediate plans to move him.

The Warriors, meanwhile, are in a transitional phase. Stephen Curry, who will turn 39 in March, is approaching what many expect to be his final season in a Warriors uniform, and the franchise is clearly looking for a “Juice‑like” piece to push them over the top. Adding a player of James’s caliber – and possibly Davis later on – would be a seismic shift, but the odds, as Tucker himself admitted, are slim.

It’s worth noting that Tucker’s speculation is just that – speculation. Neither Golden State, LeBron James, Anthony Davis nor their representatives have confirmed any interest or impending trade. The comments were also echoed in a tweet from NBA Courtside on July 20, 2026, further spreading the rumor but not solidifying it.

In short, fans can enjoy the day‑dream, but until an official announcement lands, the idea of a James‑Davis‑Curry trinity remains a tantalizing “what‑if” in the NBA’s ever‑spinning gossip mill.