The Golden State Warriors have never been shy about swinging big. With Stephen Curry inching closer to the twilight of his Hall of Fame career, the front office is once again eyeing potential star power to keep the dynasty alive - and possibly ignite a new one.
According to recent reports, the Warriors are showing interest in Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, a three-time All-Star whose name has quietly lingered on the Warriors’ radar. The intrigue here isn’t just about fit on the court - though Adebayo’s elite defensive versatility and playmaking from the five spot would certainly complement Golden State’s system - it’s also about timing, relationships, and a bit of organizational synergy.
Adebayo remains closely connected to former teammate Jimmy Butler, and while there’s no indication Miami is looking to move him, those ties could become relevant if the Warriors decide to make a serious push. Adebayo holds a player option for the 2028-29 season, which gives him some leverage if he ever wants to explore a change of scenery. For now, though, Miami views him as a franchise cornerstone, and there’s been no real movement suggesting otherwise.
But the story doesn’t stop with just the NBA side of things. Joe Lacob, the Warriors’ majority owner, also owns the Golden State Valkyries - the WNBA expansion team that made waves by reaching the playoffs in their inaugural 2025 season. That dual ownership could open the door for an ambitious play: bringing A’ja Wilson, the four-time WNBA MVP and face of the Las Vegas Aces, to the Bay Area.
Wilson has built a dynasty in Vegas, leading the Aces to three championships and establishing herself as one of the most dominant players in league history. There’s no public indication she’s looking to leave - and frankly, why would she? But with the WNBA currently navigating collective bargaining negotiations, and the league’s free agency rules in flux, Wilson could technically become available when the moratorium lifts.
The Valkyries, still building their identity and already earning league-wide respect, would love to have a figure like Wilson to anchor their project. It’s a long shot, no doubt - prying her away from a title-contending Aces squad would take more than just a pitch deck and a shiny new arena. But the idea of Wilson leading a new chapter in Golden State is one that’s hard to ignore.
For both Adebayo and Wilson, the connections to Golden State are more about potential than probability right now. The Heat value Adebayo too much to entertain trade talks lightly, and Wilson’s loyalty to Las Vegas runs deep. Still, the Warriors and Valkyries are clearly thinking big - and when Joe Lacob is involved, bold moves are always on the table.
Whether these pursuits materialize into anything concrete remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Golden State isn’t content to rest on past glory. With Curry’s clock ticking and a new WNBA franchise on the rise, the Bay Area could be setting the stage for its next basketball era - one that spans both leagues and, potentially, brings two of the game’s brightest stars under one roof.