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Warriors Explore Blockbuster Trades to Surround Steph Curry With Another All‑Star

Reports say Golden State is weighing high‑profile swaps to boost title chances even though proposed deals remain speculative and face major financial and injury hurdles.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets on Saturday and Sunday reported that the Warriors are entertaining trade concepts to add an established All‑Star to pair with Stephen Curry rather than pivot to a rebuild.
  • A widely circulated Bleacher Report mock proposed sending Jimmy Butler, the No. 11 pick and a 2030 first‑round pick swap to acquire Anthony Davis in a blockbuster that would immediately change Golden State’s frontcourt.
  • ClutchPoints coverage floated a simpler Paul George swap that would move Butler’s expiring contract and draft assets to Philadelphia for George, though salary, health and competitive fit are open questions.
  • Butler’s January ACL tear and likely limited availability next season, plus Davis’ and George’s documented injury histories, are central risks that sources say complicate any near‑term trade.
  • Financial limits and thin trade capital — the Warriors are deep in the luxury tax and have few young assets beyond the No. 11 pick — make these proposals largely speculative and hard to execute, and reports that Curry plans to meet LeBron James this summer remain unconfirmed.