Updating the Anthony Davis trade buzz, the Dallas Mavericks have contacted the Golden State Warriors about dealing their star center, but Golden State shows minimal interest. With the Hawks remaining the top suitor and other teams cooling, the Warriors are separately looking to move Jonathan Kuminga ahead of the February 5 deadline.
Building on reports of the Atlanta Hawks leading the race for Anthony Davis, the Mavericks reached out to the Warriors to discuss a trade for the 32-year-old center, who earns $54.1 million this season. Sources told The Athletic's Sam Amick that Golden State has little appetite for a deal, unwilling to include veterans like Draymond Green ($25.8 million). A hypothetical Jimmy Butler-for-Davis swap matches financially but holds no appeal for the Warriors, who initiated no such talks.
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga ($22.5 million, trade-eligible January 15) could feature in packages but Dallas lacks interest without more, and Golden State has no plans for Green. At 18-16 and eighth in the West after beating the Hornets, the Warriors seek playoff help but rebuffed Dallas's overture.
Interest from the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors has faded, per ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel; Pistons aren't 'all in' and held no direct talks, while Raptors prioritize cheaper moves. The Hawks solidify as Davis's main pursuer.
Meanwhile, Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted Kuminga's unclear role: 'He needs rhythm... There's a pathway, but not now.' With five weeks to the deadline, the Warriors actively shop him separately.
