The Golden State Warriors are officially out on Anthony Davis - at least for now.
According to league sources, the Warriors have no interest in pursuing a trade for the Dallas Mavericks big man, who’s currently sidelined with a left hand injury. Davis has opted against surgery, but the ligament damage is expected to keep him out for at least six weeks. That’s a significant chunk of the season, and for a team like Golden State, already walking a tightrope in the Western Conference standings, that kind of uncertainty is a non-starter.
One key detail? Any deal for Davis would almost certainly involve Draymond Green. And for the Warriors, the idea of sending out the emotional and defensive anchor of their dynasty for a player who might not return until the playoffs - and even then, not at full strength - just doesn’t add up.
Golden State’s focus appears to be shifting elsewhere. League sources say the team has eyes on Brooklyn Nets wing Michael Porter Jr., a younger, healthier option who could provide the kind of two-way play the Warriors need on the perimeter.
Meanwhile, the situation in Dallas is just as complicated. Davis, a top-75 all-time talent, hasn’t exactly had the smoothest run since the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to Los Angeles last season. He’s played in only 29 games for the Mavericks, and with Dallas sitting in 12th place in the West, the postseason is far from a guarantee.
There’s also the financial layer. Davis is earning $54.1 million this season and is eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension in August.
That’s a massive commitment for a player with a lengthy injury history, and while agent Rich Paul is reportedly pushing for an offseason extension, it’s unclear whether the Mavericks are ready to make that kind of bet. That uncertainty is fueling trade discussions, with Paul preferring a move before the deadline.
Dallas isn’t short on suitors, either. The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors remain engaged in talks with the Mavericks despite Davis’ injury, according to league insiders. Both teams are looking to shake things up, and Davis - even at less than 100% - is still one of the most impactful bigs in the league when healthy.
Within the Mavericks organization, there’s reportedly interest in pairing Davis with rookie sensation Cooper Flagg and veteran guard Kyrie Irving. It’s an intriguing trio on paper, but Dallas also has long-term considerations to weigh. The 2026 draft is the last one in which the Mavericks control their own first-round pick until 2031, so there’s a strategic incentive to bottom out if this season goes south.
And then there’s the Jonathan Kuminga wrinkle. The young forward has reportedly asked out of Golden State and has been linked to multiple teams - including the Mavericks, Kings, and Lakers. If the Warriors do decide to make a move before the deadline, Kuminga could be a key piece in any deal.
Bottom line: Davis is still a marquee name, but the market for him is murky. His talent isn’t in question - his availability is. And with the Warriors shifting their focus and the Mavericks evaluating their future, the next few weeks could determine whether Davis stays put or finds yet another new home.