The Golden State Warriors are no strangers to making waves at the trade deadline, but the buzz surrounding them right now? It’s next level. With the February 5 deadline looming, the Warriors find themselves at the center of some eye-popping trade chatter-potentially involving two of the league’s biggest names: Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Let’s unpack what’s going on.
According to league sources, Golden State has been fielding calls and exploring scenarios that could start with a swap involving Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga. On its own, that move would already be significant-it signals a willingness to shake up the current core and retool around Stephen Curry. But rival front offices believe that deal could be just the beginning, a setup for something much bigger.
Here’s where things get wild.
Despite publicly downplaying the idea of trading Jimmy Butler-who’s sidelined with a torn ACL-there’s growing belief around the league that Golden State might be positioning itself to flip Butler in a blockbuster deal. The targets? None other than Anthony Davis or Giannis Antetokounmpo.
That’s not just a splash. That’s a tidal wave.
From a basketball perspective, either move would immediately vault the Warriors back into the title conversation. Curry still has plenty left in the tank, and pairing him with a generational big man like Davis or a two-time MVP in Antetokounmpo would be a seismic shift in the Western Conference landscape.
Of course, there’s risk involved. Davis, as dominant as he can be, has a well-documented injury history.
That’s part of what makes Antetokounmpo the more appealing long-term play. And according to reports, the Greek Freak is officially on the trade market.
That alone is enough to send front offices scrambling.
Now, it’s up to Golden State’s front office-led by Mike Dunleavy Jr.-to figure out the path forward. This is a franchise that’s never been afraid to bet big when the stakes are high. With their championship window still cracked open and Curry still capable of MVP-level play, the Warriors could be gearing up for one last major push.
The next few days could define the direction of this team for years to come. Stay tuned.