The Golden State Warriors’ interest in Anthony Davis is still hanging out there, and the latest reporting offers at least a sliver of encouragement for them.
Davis has been one of the NBA’s best players over the past few seasons, and when he’s on the floor, he changes games on both ends. The catch, as always, is availability. His injury history is part of the conversation every time his name comes up, and it’s a real factor for any team weighing a deal.
There have also been reports saying the Washington Wizards are not interested in moving him. But Bleacher Report recently put Davis on a list of potential trade candidates, which is the kind of development the Warriors would love to see.
“Davis' list of possible landing spots isn't long, but those in the market will really want him. For one, they'd have to be big fans in order to commit the kind of funds he'll seek out on his next deal.
More importantly, though, he is just a tremendous talent. Availability concerns aren't going away, but he is a two-way needle-mover when he plays.
“The last time he was fully healthy, which was only 2023-24, he made All-NBA second team and All-Defensive first team,” Zach Buckley of BR wrote.
The bigger issue for Golden State is what it can actually put on the table over the next few months. Beyond moving Jimmy Butler and his contract, the Warriors don’t have a deep stash of assets. They may have enough to make a serious run at Davis, but not enough to assume they’d be alone in the bidding.
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