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The Golden State Warriors find themselves in dire need of another big man for next season and while one direction to find that player, the Warriors could turn to the trade market for the big they need if they're willing to gamble.
Anthony Davis has been stirring up trade rumors in the past few weeks as the Washington Wizards look to be out of contention for the foreseeable future despite having the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and teams across the league could be looking to capitalize on their need for a rebuild to pursue Davis.
The Warriors could be one of those teams, at least that's what Bleacher Report has speculated in a recent Davis-centric article, but considering the cost that would come with acquiring Davis, the inherent risk involved in investing in Davis regardless of his talent and the other talent possibly available, it may not be worth the risk.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) sits on the bench after suffering an injury during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
In Bleacher Report's hypothetical, the Warriors could offer Jimmy Butler and the No. 11 pick in the 2026 draft in exchange for Davis.
This is almost identical to proposed packages the Warriors could offer the Los Angeles Clippers for Kawhi Leonard, minus offering Brandin Podziemski, and even with it being a lighter package to offer to Washington, the Warriors would be taking a huge risk on Davis.
Davis played just 20 games last season and never even appeared on the court for the Wizards despite being traded to them by the Dallas Mavericks due to a finger injury. Davis has played in at least 60 games just once in the last six seasons and with that many injuries, it's hard to project how much value he still has on the court.
While Davis would solve the Warriors' size problem, giving up both Butler and a premier pick in the upcoming draft is simply too much of a risk when they can't even guarantee his heath, let alone his production or fit on the team.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (right) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Making him fit with this Warriors team alone is a major question by itself. Draymond Green is the resident power forward on the team, though he does have the versatility to adapt a role closer to that of a small forward.
Davis has made it clear in the past that he prefers the power forward role himself and when the Los Angeles Lakers experimented with having him play center, it caused so much friction that it ultimately contributed to trading him away to the Mavericks in the first place.
Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) watches during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
The Warriors would have to adjust their team construction to accommodate him and when looking at Leonard, who would warrant an equivalent cost on the trade market but presents far more upside offensively and has the versatility to more easily slot into the roster, the Warriors should make pursuing Davis a last ditch effort at best.
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Anthony Davis has been stirring up trade rumors in the past few weeks as the Washington Wizards look to be out of contention for the foreseeable future despite having the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and teams across the league could be looking to capitalize on their need for a rebuild to pursue Davis.
The Warriors could be one of those teams, at least that's what Bleacher Report has speculated in a recent Davis-centric article, but considering the cost that would come with acquiring Davis, the inherent risk involved in investing in Davis regardless of his talent and the other talent possibly available, it may not be worth the risk.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) sits on the bench after suffering an injury during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Looking at the Deal
In Bleacher Report's hypothetical, the Warriors could offer Jimmy Butler and the No. 11 pick in the 2026 draft in exchange for Davis.
This is almost identical to proposed packages the Warriors could offer the Los Angeles Clippers for Kawhi Leonard, minus offering Brandin Podziemski, and even with it being a lighter package to offer to Washington, the Warriors would be taking a huge risk on Davis.
Davis played just 20 games last season and never even appeared on the court for the Wizards despite being traded to them by the Dallas Mavericks due to a finger injury. Davis has played in at least 60 games just once in the last six seasons and with that many injuries, it's hard to project how much value he still has on the court.
While Davis would solve the Warriors' size problem, giving up both Butler and a premier pick in the upcoming draft is simply too much of a risk when they can't even guarantee his heath, let alone his production or fit on the team.
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Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (right) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
A Fit Question
Making him fit with this Warriors team alone is a major question by itself. Draymond Green is the resident power forward on the team, though he does have the versatility to adapt a role closer to that of a small forward.
Davis has made it clear in the past that he prefers the power forward role himself and when the Los Angeles Lakers experimented with having him play center, it caused so much friction that it ultimately contributed to trading him away to the Mavericks in the first place.
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Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) watches during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
The Warriors would have to adjust their team construction to accommodate him and when looking at Leonard, who would warrant an equivalent cost on the trade market but presents far more upside offensively and has the versatility to more easily slot into the roster, the Warriors should make pursuing Davis a last ditch effort at best.
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