As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the market is beginning to take shape. Some big names are in the rumor mill this year.<\/p>\n
Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> casts a shadow over everyone. He\u2019s an in-prime MVP candidate. If Antetokounmpo gets moved, it\u2019ll change the NBA.<\/p>\n That said, it wasn\u2019t so long ago that the Dallas Mavericks\u2019 Anthony Davis<\/a> would have been held in the same regard. Today, his value has been somewhat muted by recurring injury issues.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a deal that has the Golden State Warriors rolling the dice on him anyway.<\/p>\n NBA Trade Proposal: Golden State Warriors Land Anthony Davis in Multi-Team Swap<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks Receive:<\/p>\n Sacramento Kings Receive:<\/p>\n Golden State Warriors Receive: <\/p>\n Why the Dallas Mavericks Do the Deal<\/p>\n The Mavericks made an ill-fated decision to acquire Davis in the first place. They moved beloved superstar Luka Doncic<\/a>, and then got extraordinarily lucky by landing Cooper Flagg<\/a> in the draft.<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s time for them to put the right pieces around Flagg.<\/p>\n Green could be a perfect mentor for the young defensive stud. Monk is a nice complementary piece. Horford is another mentor, although he\u2019s mostly contract filler here. Yet, none of these players is integral to this deal for Dallas:<\/p>\n They\u2019re doing it for the picks.<\/p>\n If they can get more first-rounders for Davis elsewhere, they should make that move. Above all else, the Mavericks should abandon any win-now pursuits in favor of looking to a bright future with Flagg.<\/p>\n Why the Sacramento Kings Do the Deal<\/p>\n The Kings are in a tough spot. They don\u2019t have many desirable players, and they don\u2019t have a surplus of draft capital. What should they do?<\/p>\n Taking a swing at a promising young player in need of a fresh start could be the move. Kuminga\u2019s touches and usage have declined in Golden State this year. It\u2019s becoming increasingly apparent that the organization is not going to prioritize Kuminga.<\/p>\n The Kings could do just that. For Sacramento, this is a buy-low opportunity that could pay massive dividends if Kuminga flourishes.<\/p>\n It won\u2019t solve all their problems. The Kings will still be flush with ball-dominant veterans who don\u2019t complement each other. Still, Kuminga could be a needed bright spot for a team in a dark place. If he pans out, they can start moving those veterans to clear the lane for their new young star.<\/p>\n Why the Golden State Warriors Do the Deal<\/p>\n The Warriors have been linked to Davis in plenty of places. Frankly, it\u2019s questionable whether they even should make the move. This is a distinctly dying dynasty. Is it time to go softly into the light?<\/p>\n Perhaps. Still, the Warriors won\u2019t trade Steph Curry. That\u2019s just not what\u2019s done in this situation. He\u2019ll see the rest of his illustrious career out with the only NBA home he\u2019s known.<\/p>\n So why not get him some help?<\/p>\n Curry, Davis, and Jimmy Butler<\/a> are a formidable trio. They\u2019ll be surrounded by solid role players like Buddy Hield<\/a>, Moses Moody<\/a>, and Gary Payton II<\/a>. Who knows? The Warriors could be a title contender after making this move:<\/p>\n Even if Davis isn\u2019t the biggest name on the market.<\/p>\n