The Golden State Warriors are facing challenges with their inconsistent start to the 2025-26 NBA season, prompting fans to speculate about potential trades to revitalize the team’s performance. Amidst this landscape, Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis has emerged as a top target for various franchises, including the Warriors, who are contemplating a deal involving young talent Jonathan Kuminga.
ESPN’s NBA insiders recently presented five mock trades for Davis, with one scenario suggesting a complex four-team trade that would place the 10-time All-Star in Golden State. In this proposed trade, the Warriors would acquire both Davis and veteran center Mason Plumlee in exchange for Draymond Green, Kuminga, and a first-round draft pick in 2026. While acquiring a player of Davis’s caliber could significantly bolster the Warriors’ offense, the trade raises concerns given Davis’s injury history and the potential impact on the team’s youthful core.
Kevin Pelton of ESPN highlighted the dilemma facing the Warriors: whether to disrupt the Green-Stephen Curry partnership for an opportunity to land a star like Davis. Despite his talent, Davis’s injuries since joining the Mavericks, particularly in a high-profile trade for Luka Dončić last year, could make the Warriors cautious about such a move.
An alternative trade proposal suggests the Warriors could trade for Kristaps Porziņģis instead of Davis, alongside a few other key players. In this scenario, Golden State would exchange Kuminga and Buddy Hield for Porziņģis, who could offer much-needed flexibility in the frontcourt with a smaller price tag compared to the deal involving Davis.
Kuminga’s trading eligibility starts on January 15, giving the Warriors a narrow window to reconsider their options ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. The situation is heightened by the unpredictability of Kuminga’s contribution to the team, which has fluctuated significantly this season.
While the likelihood of either proposed trade materializing remains uncertain, the conversations surrounding these possibilities reflect the ongoing excitement and speculation that accompanies the NBA season—an ever-evolving narrative of hope and strategic maneuvering that keeps fans engaged. As the trade deadline approaches, the Warriors, along with their supporters, are eager to see how the season unfolds and whether significant changes are in store.