The Golden State Warriors are not actively pursuing Anthony Davis ahead of the 2025-26 trade deadline, according to Marc Stein on The Stein Line Monday, December 29. While the team has maintained a longstanding interest in the Mavericks forward, internal discussions have not progressed into serious trade efforts.
Stein reported that Golden State faces significant hurdles in acquiring Davis, who is 32 and in the first year of a three-year, $175 million contract with a player option for 2027-28. The Warriors would likely need to part with franchise cornerstone Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler to create a viable trade, a move that could disrupt the team’s current structure.
Davis has averaged 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists over 16 games this season, but injury concerns since joining Dallas have contributed to the Warriors’ caution. Golden State currently holds a 16-16 record and sits eighth in the Western Conference standings, with Stephen Curry leading the team at 28.9 points per game. Draymond Green contributes 5.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest, while Butler averages 19.6 points and 5.6 rebounds.
The Mavericks, meanwhile, have struggled this season, holding a 12-21 record and ranking 12th in the Western Conference. Davis is Dallas’ top scorer, but the team has struggled to find consistent production beyond him, with Cooper Flagg adding 19.5 points per game and P.J. Washington contributing 15.7. The team’s performance has made any trade talks more complex, as acquiring Davis would require the Warriors to surrender significant assets for a player whose contract and health are in question.
Golden State’s cautious approach comes as the team navigates a competitive Western Conference, where Oklahoma City (27-5) and San Antonio (23-8) have separated themselves early. The Warriors aim to maintain a playoff push without risking their core pieces, especially with Curry, Green, and Butler forming the backbone of their current rotation.
Stein emphasized that the Warriors’ interest in Davis remains “fond,” but they are not actively pursuing a trade six weeks ahead of the deadline. Unless circumstances change dramatically, Golden State is likely to focus on internal development and maintaining team chemistry rather than pursuing a high-risk, high-cost acquisition.
