Proposed five-team Warriors trade involving Anthony Davis lands $50 million ex-splash brother
A sprawling hypothetical trade scenario has Warriors fans buzzing, tying Golden State to Anthony Davis in a five-team blockbuster that would also reunite the franchise with a $50 million former “Splash Brother” running mate.
In this proposal, the Warriors emerge as a central hub in a mega-deal that redistributes stars, large contracts, and draft capital across the league. The headline pieces from Golden State’s perspective: exploring a path to Davis while absorbing the sizable contract of an ex-Warrior sharpshooter whose shooting pedigree once complemented Stephen Curry at the highest level.
The concept underscores just how aggressive front offices may need to be in the current NBA climate. With parity high and the new collective bargaining agreement tightening financial screws on big spenders, building or maintaining a contender often requires creative, multi-team constructions. A five-team framework reflects that reality, allowing each franchise to address different needs: star power, cap flexibility, depth, or future picks.
For Golden State, a move for Davis would signal a dramatic reorientation of the Curry era. Davis remains one of the league’s premier two-way bigs, capable of anchoring a defense while punishing smaller lineups. Pairing him with Curry would instantly vault the Warriors back into the inner circle of title discussions, but at the cost of significant assets and long-term flexibility.
Taking back a $50 million former Splash Brother adds another layer. On one hand, the familiarity and shooting gravity fit the Warriors’ motion-heavy offense and spacing principles. On the other, that kind of salary at this stage of the cap environment is a calculated risk, especially for a player no longer in their prime peak.
From a league-wide angle, a deal of this magnitude would reshape power structures overnight. Teams involved would be gambling on timelines, health, and fit, while fans and analysts would dissect whether mortgaging depth and draft equity for star consolidation still pays off in a harsher tax landscape.
For now, it remains theoretical, but the very plausibility of such a five-team construction highlights how far contenders may be willing to go to chase one more championship window.
In this proposal, the Warriors emerge as a central hub in a mega-deal that redistributes stars, large contracts, and draft capital across the league. The headline pieces from Golden State’s perspective: exploring a path to Davis while absorbing the sizable contract of an ex-Warrior sharpshooter whose shooting pedigree once complemented Stephen Curry at the highest level.
The concept underscores just how aggressive front offices may need to be in the current NBA climate. With parity high and the new collective bargaining agreement tightening financial screws on big spenders, building or maintaining a contender often requires creative, multi-team constructions. A five-team framework reflects that reality, allowing each franchise to address different needs: star power, cap flexibility, depth, or future picks.
For Golden State, a move for Davis would signal a dramatic reorientation of the Curry era. Davis remains one of the league’s premier two-way bigs, capable of anchoring a defense while punishing smaller lineups. Pairing him with Curry would instantly vault the Warriors back into the inner circle of title discussions, but at the cost of significant assets and long-term flexibility.
Taking back a $50 million former Splash Brother adds another layer. On one hand, the familiarity and shooting gravity fit the Warriors’ motion-heavy offense and spacing principles. On the other, that kind of salary at this stage of the cap environment is a calculated risk, especially for a player no longer in their prime peak.
From a league-wide angle, a deal of this magnitude would reshape power structures overnight. Teams involved would be gambling on timelines, health, and fit, while fans and analysts would dissect whether mortgaging depth and draft equity for star consolidation still pays off in a harsher tax landscape.
For now, it remains theoretical, but the very plausibility of such a five-team construction highlights how far contenders may be willing to go to chase one more championship window.
