The Golden State Warriors made a small but symbolic move on Thursday evening (February 5, 2026), trading young center/forward Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick (via the Los Angeles Lakers), according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and the team’s official announcement.
The Trade Details
- Warriors receive: 2026 second-round pick (LAL via TOR)
- Raptors receive: Trayce Jackson-Davis (25 years old, 6’9″, 245 lbs)
The Warriors finalized the deal after the NBA trade deadline passed at 3 p.m. ET, making it an immediate post-deadline transaction.
Trayce Jackson-Davis’ Time in Golden State
Drafted in the second round (No. 57 overall) in 2023, Jackson-Davis quickly became a fan favorite in the Bay Area for his relentless motor, hustle, and finishing ability around the rim.
Career stats with Golden State (166 games, 54 starts over three seasons):
- 6.6 PPG
- 4.6 RPG
- 1.3 APG
- 15.1 MPG
He was especially effective in the 2025 playoffs (9 games, 3 starts):
- Shot 88.9% from the field (16-of-18)
- Averaged 4.1 PPG and 2.3 RPG in 8.9 MPG
Despite never being a high-usage player or stat-sheet stuffer, TJD earned love from fans and teammates for running the floor hard, competing on defense, and capitalizing on every opportunity. He was exactly the kind of glue big that Steve Kerr has always valued in his rotations.
Why the Warriors Made the Move
With the team sitting at 27-24 and clinging to the No. 8 seed in the West, Golden State is in a strange limbo: still trying to win now with Stephen Curry (age 37) while preserving flexibility for the future. Trading Jackson-Davis (on a very team-friendly rookie-scale deal through 2026-27) for a future second-rounder is a low-drama, low-risk way to:
- Gain a minor future asset
- Clear a roster spot
- Potentially open up minutes for other young or veteran bigs (especially after acquiring Kristaps Porziņģis earlier in the week)
It’s not a blockbuster, but it’s a pragmatic move for a team that just failed to land Giannis Antetokounmpo and is now recalibrating around Curry, Draymond Green, Porziņģis, Al Horford, and the remaining role players.
What This Means for Toronto
The Raptors (who have exceeded some low expectations this season) add a 25-year-old big with upside who can contribute immediately as a backup/energetic rotation piece. Jackson-Davis fits their need for athleticism, rim-running, and defensive activity off the bench.
Bottom Line for Warriors Fans
Losing Trayce Jackson-Davis stings emotionally — he was easy to root for and embodied the hustle Warriors fans love — but this was a minor, sensible transaction. The real pain is that Golden State had to move on from a likable young player without getting a bigger return, a reflection of how limited their options became after missing on Giannis and losing Jimmy Butler for the season.
This trade won’t move the needle much in the standings, but it keeps the roster fluid and adds a small future piece while the team fights for a play-in spot.
Warriors fans — bittersweet to see TJD go, or do you understand the move? Does this feel like the end of an era for the young core, or just housekeeping?