Anthony Davis is drawing serious interest from the Golden State Warriors, with a trade framework involving a 6-time All-Star heading to Washington.
What's the proposed trade?
The Warriors would anchor any offer around Jimmy Butler, who is on an expiring $56.8 million contract while still recovering from a torn ACL.
The reported trade package includes Butler, two future first-round picks, and four first-round swaps.
Why it matters for Anthony Davis
The Wizards would have to decide whether a player like Butler fits alongside their young roster, including AJ Dybantsa and Trae Young.
Butler is 36 and still working back from a torn ACL, which raises questions about his durability and fit with the team.
What comes next?
The Warriors are reportedly hoping a Davis acquisition would help them recruit LeBron James, who becomes a free agent soon.
The pitch is to reunite Davis and James, pair them with Steph Curry and Draymond Green, and make one last run at a title.
Davis has one guaranteed year left on his deal, worth $58.5 million in 2026-27, and holds a $62.8 million player option for the following season.
Beginning August 6, he becomes eligible for a four-year extension worth up to $275 million.
If he gets traded, that extension clock resets entirely, which complicates things for both sides.
Over the past five seasons, Davis has averaged just 48.6 regular-season games, so durability is another variable Washington has to weigh.
The Wizards appear focused on keeping Davis, not moving him, at least for now.
Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports reported the trade framework, making clear that Golden State would have to go deep into their draft capital to make this work.
Butler is the financial centerpiece of any deal, with the Warriors needing to include draft capital to make the trade viable.
The Wizards will have to consider the long-term implications of trading Davis and the potential benefits of acquiring Butler, despite his injury and age concerns.