Are the Warriors DESPERATE Enough to Trade Their Future for Anthony Davis? | Dallas Mavericks Trades
The Golden State Warriors are rumored to be desperate enough to make a blockbuster NBA trade that could impact the Dallas Mavericks’ future. Could the Mavs leverage the Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving situation, the Warriors’ assets, and future first-round picks to maximize their Cooper Flagg-led rebuild?
Nick Angstadt breaks down the latest NBA trade rumors involving the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, and key players like Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving. He analyzes the trade value of future Warriors first-round picks and the impact of rising talents such as Cooper Flagg on the Mavs roster. The episode also discusses potential moves involving Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, D’Angelo Russell, and the effects on other teams like the Indiana Pacers.
Locked On Mavs covers everything you need to know about this pivotal time for the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA, including salary cap implications and how the franchise should approach building around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and more.
0:00 Warriors’ Desperation & Trade Options
8:36 Evaluating Jimmy Butler Swap
11:04 Multi-Team Trade Scenarios & Cap Impact
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42 comments
Really if no other team is biting on for AD, then just go with Kuminga.
It's a low pay, high reward risk with Kuminga, if he don't fit with Cooper, let him walk next year and that's basically 20mill off the books.
AD + Klay for Jimmy + JK + all of post Curry picks. Let's do it!
Don't trade gafford…if they want AD and Naji then fine, but need 2 firsts for that
We have to get at least 2 firsts if we're giving up more than just AD
That second trade is a no for me. So we’re trading for a 37 year old that is cooked for AD and giving up Naji and Gaff for pretty much an expiring contract and one 1st??
AD for Kumiga and a 1st rounder of their choice. They have to add more to match salary’s.
AD for Jimmy plus 2 firsts of their choice.
This is probably the worst episode I’ve ever seen you do. Those trades especially the second are the worst I’ve seen this entire season. God awful
I like the trade, but i think it might still be there in the offseason
Well if they are healthy (Hits commenter on head with sock) homie don’t play that
A trade AD for Jimmy actually works out well for you all who don't want to look stupid for saying AD and Kyrie wouldn't be a championship team and Nico never gets proven right. It's win-win for you minus the Mavs ever winning anything.
So u want to trade a 32 year old for a 37 year old a 1st round pick that might not pan out?
Sending Naji, Gaff, and AD and only getting 1 pick is one pick short. Dallas should get a protected 1st from the Pacers in 2028 or 29…and then I do it.
No klay thompson- too old
I'm not giving Naji to Golden State Hardy Martin or DLo
I love Isaac, but he's TURRIBLE at trades. He always has the Mavs on the short end, barely getting value. The trade he proposed here had the Mavs trading their biggest non-Coop asset and two very good rotation players on GREAT contracts (I'd say Naji has a top 10 value contract) and only receiving a badly injured player on a MAX contract, Kuminga (a player he only sees as an expiring contract) and ONE 1st that may fall in the 20's. I'm not saying that's Luka trade "bad", but it's akin to something Nico would've negotiated. I'd need at least one more 1st and would rather have Mathurin than Kuminga.
The bottom scroll says "For AD free episodes" and I read that AD as Anthony Davis hahaha
Ok I am just going to say it.
Anthony Davis is not getting traded! We should focus on the reality and this is the team along with our draft pick (20-25 pick).
Wait, why would you want Jimmy Butler and/or Kuminga? Makes no basketball sense
This "need" to get rid of A.D is no longer basketball related at all. Nice hoodie
Issac just hate AD… To take on dead money next year just to get rid of AD 😂
Thank god Isaac isn’t the GM
Warriors are giving up two first round picks with street clothes.
Do warriors know AD gets injured every other week?
That is a terrible trade, giving up Naji and Gaff for Kuminga and Jimmy Buckets who just blew his knee out.
I love watching Cooper Flagg play. I salute the incredible young talent.
It’s like yall are trying to rebuild other franchises with every AD trade where we get something decent 😅. Like giving Naji and ad to the warriors puts them into contention barring injury. You have an elite driver who can put pressure on the defense and kic out to a wide open Steph . And you give them ad with draymond. If buddy hired finds his shot then that squad is LOADED
You will get a 1st and a 2nd. Maybe a young player like Podz or Moody.
Picks are overrated. Most lottery picks are 1. Never all stars. 2. Not even starting for their teams. Only the first and second picks in most drafts turn out to be stars. These are hard to get. In 45 years the Mavs have selected 8 Allstars in the draft and five of those were playing for other teams when they were selected to the AST.
Doing trades right now for the Mavs they must focus on established players. What is needed is a true starting point guard to pair with Kyrie when he returns. With those two + Cooper Flagg the Mavs will be a destination for 4's and 5's.
AD Naji AND gaff is 3first min
that second trade is horrible. AD is better than JB and we could fetch a first for both Gaff and Naji. plus we aren’t getting a warriors first down the road
Grt 3 firsts from Golden State. I mean. They sound desperate. The Mavs don't want Jimmy, nobody does. Give us lots of picks.
You guys are not LOCKED ON MAVs – who ohh by the way are PLAYING GREAT BASKETBALL. There is so much to castigate about your – NEGATIVELY SLANTED TOPICs – but, again this TEAM IS PLAYING GREAT BASKETBALL – how about telling us about what happened to BWILL – you've yet to say why he left the game after only playing 10-11 minutes. Is he injured, in the doghouse – LOCKED ON MAV – would have said what was going on right after the game. smh – You guys need to learn how to appreciate what you have already = because it can be MORE THAN ENOUGH – you know the kind of stuff you tell your kids – to garner FAITH.
Trading for a 37 year old with an acl tear is crazy
NFW
Love Isaac but he needs to be drug tested after suggesting that Gafford, Naji and AD trade that only brings back a single first. Legitimately a Nico Harrison level trade proposal.
no shot GSW trade for AD 😂 AD going nowhere
No one wants AD.
Jimmy and a future Pick for AD EZ
With that mock trade you should probably retitle the video “Are the Mavs desperate…” cause that’s insanely bad business for the Mavs. Butler won’t play a single game on that contract, Kuminga is a much worse PJ but maybe he turns into something, and that 2026 GS 1st would be pick 16 minimum. How is Golden State getting more value than the Mavs here? Like a ton more value. Naji & Gaff are both worth late 1sts, you can argue borderline lotto picks & probably more value than Kuminga. And AD is worth more than the return we are getting in this whole trade. I get the expectation piece but man that’s highway robbery for Golden State.
Your delusional. If AD comes back, he will just get hurt again. Make the trade
Terrible trade proposal. Jimmy for AD isn't a great trade to begin with, but Naji AND Gafford for just 1 pick is terrible return
If we are giving up Davis naji and Gafford, I need 2 picks. Ideally one of them is either a 2030+ warriors or an early first somehow
Trade ad …trade Irving .. waive exam .and hardy to make room for cesie and nymhard ..