The Golden State Warriors experienced the highs and lows of the team over the past few years. From losing Klay Thompson to acquiring Jimmy Butler, several adjustments have been made for the rebuild. According to a recent rumor, the Dubs are heavily interested in Anthony Davis.

Golden State could jump into the bidding if the Dallas Mavericks decide to embrace a full teardown. What's shocking isn't the interest: it's the steep asking price. Any legitimate offer for Davis would almost certainly require Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green going the other way.

Warriors Trade Rumors Point to a Massive Gamble

NBA Trade Rumors: Can Knicks Get Anthony Davis As Part
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As per CBS Sports, Davis' trade value remains high because of his ceiling, even with the ongoing questions about durability, conditioning, and long-term availability. And this isn't coming from a front office looking to chase headlines. This is about Stephen Curry.

If Golden State wants to give its superstar the strongest possible chance at a fifth championship, it must consider swings of this magnitude.

The Warriors sit at 9-6, playing competitive basketball but leaning heavily on Curry delivering MVP-level performances every night. The flaws are clear: limited size, shaky defense whenever Draymond sits, and Kuminga's inconsistent development. A healthy Anthony Davis addresses all of these issues immediately.

Anthony Davis' Conditioning Raises Red Flags

But here lies the problem: health and conditioning. Davis' concerns from Los Angeles have followed him to Dallas. Multiple front offices flagged his physical state after he reported to Mavericks training camp at 268 pounds, nearly fifteen pounds heavier than the previous season.

Dallas wasn't pleased. Neither were other executives of rival teams. And before Davis even returns from his left calf strain, teams want assurances that he will shed weight before any serious trade talks begin. For a Warriors system built on constant motion, spacing, and trust, Davis at anything less than full conditioning complicates the fit.

NBA Teams Monitoring the Trade Scenario

Golden State isn't operating in a vacuum. Several teams are closely monitoring the market, according to Fadeaway World:

  • Miami Heat
  • New York Knicks
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Detroit Pistons

Sports World News previously reported that the Knicks were rumored to be involved in a three-team deal with Davis.

Still, none of those teams has the urgency of Golden State. It's the only franchise with a superstar whose window is closing; it's the only team that could justify trading away foundational players for one last run at the top.

If the rumor is true, the Warriors should be ready to give up their important pieces for the big man. It's worth a sacrifice only if Davis stays healthy throughout the year. However, this will backfire if the Mavericks center suffers another injury in that season.