The Golden State Warriors have been a fixture in trade rumors all season, and that chatter only intensified after Jimmy Butler went down with a season-ending ACL injury. With the Western Conference as competitive as ever, many expected Golden State to make a bold move to stabilize its trajectory. But if fans were hoping that move might involve Anthony Davis, they can go ahead and cross that name off the list.
According to a report from Grant Liffmann, the Warriors have no interest in acquiring Davis. Despite the surface-level logic of replacing one All-Star-caliber player with another, Golden State isn’t pursuing Davis and has no plans to revisit the idea before the February 5 trade deadline. In fact, the team isn’t engaged in any active discussions with the Dallas Mavericks regarding the big man.
That might come as a surprise to some, especially considering Davis’ résumé. He’s a 10-time All-Star, a defensive anchor, and a proven performer in the postseason.
On paper, he checks a lot of boxes for a team that’s trying to stay relevant in a loaded West. But the Warriors aren’t just looking at the accolades-they’re weighing the full picture.
And the reality is, Davis comes with risk. His injury history has been a storyline since his days with the Lakers, and it's followed him into his time with Dallas.
A recent hand injury has only added more fuel to those concerns. For a Warriors squad already navigating a tight salary cap and their own share of health issues, adding another player with durability questions isn’t a gamble they seem willing to take.
It’s also worth noting that Golden State isn’t looking to pivot into a rebuild or tank for a better draft position. They’re still aiming to compete, but they’re being selective about how they do it.
One name that continues to swirl in trade conversations is Jonathan Kuminga. The young forward reportedly made a trade request, and Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy addressed it head-on prior to the team’s matchup against the Raptors.
His message? A trade request doesn’t automatically mean a deal is happening.
“When you make a demand, there needs to be a demand,” Dunleavy said, making it clear that the organization will only move Kuminga if the return aligns with their valuation. In other words, the Warriors aren’t going to be pressured into a move just for the sake of it. They’re open to talks, but they’re not desperate.
There’s reported interest from teams like the Sacramento Kings and Dallas, but as of now, nothing appears to be close. Kuminga remains a player with high upside, and Golden State knows it. Unless a deal comes along that makes sense for both the short and long term, they’re more than willing to hold onto him.
So while the Warriors might not be making a blockbuster move for Anthony Davis, they’re still in the mix as the trade deadline approaches. They’re walking a tightrope-trying to stay competitive while protecting their future-and every decision between now and February 5 will be a reflection of that balance.