NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes hears the Warriors are considering putting together a trade package to try and acquire Anthony Davis (Twitter video link). However, Haynes says the Mavericks aren’t enamored with the assets Golden State could offer for Davis, so if the Warriors do try to make a run at the star big man, a third team might have to be involved.
If it isn’t Davis, the Warriors are still hoping to find a strong defensive center ahead of the trade deadline in February, according to Haynes.
Sources confirm to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Warriors, Raptors and Hawks are interested in acquiring Davis (story via Ashish Mathur).
Whether he remains with Dallas or is traded to a new team, the 32-year-old is expected to seek a lucrative long-term extension once he becomes eligible to sign one in August, per Dallas Hoops Journal. Both Haynes and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) have heard the same.
Davis, who has dealt with numerous injuries over the years, is currently battling a groin strain. He was initially listed as questionable for Saturday’s contest in Sacramento, but has subsequently been downgraded to out.
“Hopefully, it’s not long,” head coach Jason Kidd said of Davis’ absence (Twitter link via Christian Clark of The Athletic).
Haynes also reported that the Hawks are “very intrigued” by the possibility of trading for Davis. In a separate story for Dallas Hoops Journal, Afseth takes a look at Atlanta’s potential interest in the 10-time All-Star, writing that people around the league think the Hawks might be open to a major roster shake-up in order to snap out of their recent funk — they’ve lost five straight games and are just 2-9 in December.
According to Afseth, a Hawks trade package involving Kristaps Porzingis ($30.7MM expiring contract), Luke Kennard ($11MM expiring salary) and Zaccharie Risacher ($13.2MM in the second year of his rookie scale deal) is very close to what Davis earns this season ($54.1MM), which is one reason why Atlanta is viewed as a potential fit. The Mavs would almost certainly send out another smaller salary or two in that scenario to have additional breathing room below their second apron hard cap.
Kennard hasn’t made the sort of impact Atlanta was hoping when it signed him to a one-year deal over the summer, Afesth notes. The veteran guard received his first DNP-CD during Friday’s loss to Miami.
What could go wrong….Warriors could have Davis and LeBron next season.
I want AD
I don’t want Draymond
Draymond plays.
5-teamer:
Davis to GS
Kuminga to Sac
Monk + a pick to Brooklyn
Draymond to Boston
Highsmith, Hield, Anfernee Simons + picks to Dallas
Hard to find a Draymond team but an ECF contender with a respected, stable coach that needs front court help is the best bet I think.
Dallas cuts payroll, adds some desperately needed shooting and tanks in their final year of owning their own pick.
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I don’t know what universe you think Draymond, Kuminga and Hield equals Anthony Davis… but this isn’t the one.
I’m in the universe where their salaries match. Dallas wants the picks of course.
At this point, AD’s trade value is so low he won’t bring back more than 1 unprotected pick FRP.
He’s a 32 yr old, sub-50 game/season, on a veteran max contract. No contending team takes that deal.
Over the previous 5 seasons, he’s played more than 56 games only once. He’s averaged under 50 games per season. And he’s on track for the same this season.
Boston don’t want Draymond. Utah seems like a good place for him, lols.
No one wants Draymond
Vince McMahon might.
AD to the bucks for Myles Turner, Kuzma and bucks 2031 FRP.
Mavs could then retrade one of their 3 centers for good value.
Nooooo !!!!!
Please consider this. The Mavericks are showcasing Anthony Davis right now. This is his current best case scenario.
He’s playing yet gingerly to avoid an injury that would keep him out a month or two.
“Abundance of caution” for groin tightness and they sit him out for fear he could be on the sidelines a month from now at the trade deadline if he strains it.
So if this is showcasing a guy, Imagine if that wasn’t the case, and this was a regular season in which they leaned on him to perform and produce at a high level ?
He would’ve kept playing on that groin cramp and may have injured it and sat out six weeks.
Who is going to trade for a guy like this is my point? He cannot stay on the floor.
Lacob must have had trouble spelling Giannis last name and settled on Davis since it was easier.
Seriously though if Dallas isnt enamored by what the Dubs are offering, why would others be? Id only be interested in their picks (if any are offered) if they were unprotected.
Its not happening since where does Green goes to make it happen? That is the hang up Green must be part of the trade. Considering putting together a offer means nothing been offered just yet.
Why not?
Draymond united with Klay for 4 rings
If needed
Draymond to Kings
DeRozan to Mavs
Nothing flattering about GSW picks or players.
Draymond old and really not going to work on most teams.
Kuminga is not talked about in a favorable way, why would a team want someone you clearly don’t like?
Moody is a guy
Buddy Hield is salary match but they better hope he declines option.
If they were to use picks they are clearly expecting to be good enough for playoffs. Anything recent won’t be lottery.
Don’t worry the money doesn’t match since Green must be part of the trade. Only other way is if its Butler for AD. Which doesn’t help the GSW that much.
What is it about Porzingis that he’s constantly moved? 20 a night with nearly 8 boards. Is it his lack of defense or just not a team guy?
KP can come back to Boston on the MLE next season if he wishes. He’d be welcome at that price.
Dunleavy has already said the Warriors can’t do a big deal. He is probably just looking at what parts he can pick off…Maybe Gafford