NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis could end up with the Golden State Warriors and Jimmy Butler in Washington
The pivot hailing from Chicago is experiencing many changes lately and could once again pack his bags to play alongside Stephen Curry in The Bay
The partnership between Trae Young and Anthony Davis in Washington could end before it even begins. Speculation has intensified this summer about a possible departure of Davis without having played a single game with the Washington Wizards.
The center joined the capital franchise in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks during the mid-season market, but an injury prevented him from returning to play for the rest of the season. In total, the 33-year-old player only took part in 20 games last season.
Nevertheless, his track record continues to attract interest from numerous franchises. Davis boasts career averages of 24 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game, figures that maintain the appeal of a player capable of making a difference when healthy in the playoffs.
Golden State remains vigilant
Among the interested teams are the Golden State Warriors. The forward has averaged 26 points and 11.8 rebounds in the 60 playoff games he has played throughout his career. Additionally, he has led the rebounding category per game in the postseason on three occasions.
His best performance was in the 2020 bubble, where he stayed healthy throughout the playoffs and played a crucial role in the Los Angeles Lakers' championship victory.
Even though Davis is already 33 years old, age does not seem to be a hindrance for the Warriors. The franchise has recently shown readiness to bring in veteran players to compete immediately. In fact, when Jimmy Butler was acquired by Golden State in the 2025 trade deadline, he was two years older than Davis.
Now, in a high-impact proposal, Butler could be precisely the piece that facilitates Davis's arrival in San Francisco.
The proposal that would take Davis to San Francisco
Zach Buckley, from Bleacher Report, has suggested an operation that could be completed before the Draft and would allow the Warriors to bring in the dominant center they have been seeking.
According to this proposal, Golden State would receive Anthony Davis.
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards would acquire Jimmy Butler, the 11th pick in the 2026 Draft's first round, and an exchange of first-round picks for 2030 protected between positions 21 and 30.
Buckley believes that Davis would provide exactly what the Warriors have needed for a long time: interior defense, rim protection, size, and scoring ability near the basket.
The LeBron factor comes into play
Davis's arrival could also have an additional consequence. According to Buckley, the center could play an important role in persuading his former teammate LeBron James, with whom he won the 2020 title, to also join Golden State.
The possibility of bringing together Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Draymond Green forms a veteran and formidable core. In Buckley's words, if the team could get them all in shape for the crucial moments of the season, they would be a terrifying playoff opponent and even a title contender.
Wizards Focused on Building the Future
For Washington, the operation would allow them to part ways with a player who, reportedly, is not particularly keen on staying with the franchise.
Additionally, the organization would have the opportunity to add another young talent with the 11th overall pick in the Draft, which would complement the one they are expected to use with the number one pick to select AJ Dybantsa. According to this perspective, the Wizards could assemble a historically talented rookie lineup.
In this scenario, Trae Young would take on the responsibility of distributing the ball and setting up plays for his teammates, while Jimmy Butler would bring leadership and drive to boost the development of the team's young players.
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