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LeBron James made it clear that his top priority in choosing his next team was the opportunity to compete for championships and experience winning again, with financial considerations playing no role in his decision. That created a realistic opening for the Cleveland Cavaliers amid their salary-cap limitations, but they were unable to capitalize on it, leaving questions about the team’s disappointing offseason.

The Golden State Warriors’ offseason plan to give Stephen Curry another shot at the championship did not go as planned. After LeBron James decided to take his talents to Philadelphia, Warriors insider Tim Kawakami reported on Saturday that team governor Joe Lacob has shifted his focus past the Curry era.