The Dallas Mavericks are actively shopping Anthony Davis ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, and one team they’ve reportedly reached out to is the Golden State Warriors. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amico, Dallas has interest in Jonathan Kuminga (trade-eligible January 15), but the financial and roster realities make a deal highly unlikely.
Dec 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Salary Mismatch Problem
Davis is earning $54.1 million this season. To match salaries without a third team, Golden State would need to include one of their big contracts:
Jimmy Butler ($54.1 million) — A direct swap works financially, but Warriors sources confirm they’re not interested. Butler is older (36), has durability concerns, and doesn’t fit Dallas’ youth-focused timeline around Cooper Flagg.Draymond Green ($25.8 million) + Kuminga ($22.5 million) — This gets close, but coach Steve Kerr and team sources have publicly and privately ruled out trading Green.
The next highest salaries—Moses Moody ($11M) and Buddy Hield ($9M)—fall far short. Even packaging multiple pieces leaves a massive gap.
Amico notes: The Mavericks called Golden State about Davis—not the other way around. The Warriors have “not entirely closed the door,” but it’s “unlikely.”
Why Dallas Might Want Kuminga (And Why It Doesn’t Make Sense)
Kuminga, 23, has high upside but has struggled with consistency and fit in Golden State this season. His $22.5 million salary is steep for his production, and he’s extension-eligible this summer—potentially commanding even more.
Dallas could see him as a young wing to develop alongside Flagg, but:
He plays the same position as Flagg (forward).His salary and potential next contract don’t align with a team already paying big money to veterans.
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis
Including Daniel Gafford could help salary matching and give Golden State a reliable center, but it still requires Green or Butler—pieces the Warriors won’t move.
Davis’ Injury Concerns Add Caution
Davis has played in just 25 of 65 games since arriving in Dallas via the Luka Dončić trade. His injury history (including a recent exit against the Warriors on Christmas) makes teams hesitant, especially at his price tag ($58.5M next season, $62.8M player option in 2027-28).
The Bottom Line
The Warriors want a big man upgrade (Claxton, Turner, Gafford have been linked more seriously), but not at the cost of Butler or Green. Dallas wants young talent like Kuminga, but the fit and finances don’t align without Golden State overpaying.
This rumor has legs because both teams called—but it’s going nowhere fast. Atlanta remains the frontrunner for Davis, while the Warriors will likely target more realistic options.
Mavericks and Warriors fans: Breathe easy—this blockbuster isn’t happening.