Warriors Mull Trading Jimmy Butler For Anthony Davis

The Warriors lost their roadmap when Jimmy Butler tore his ACL, wiping out the plan of flipping Jonathan Kuminga as a finishing piece. The article lays out a bold hypothetical: Golden State trades Butler and two future firsts to Dallas for a superstar interior like Anthony Davis. The scenario frames a franchise at a crossroads — chase one last title or accept the end of a run. Merlin sees a high-stakes gamble. Davis would pair well with Curry and solve size and rim protection, but his availability and health are massive risks. Dallas would be buying future lottery chances to build around Cooper Flagg. If Golden State leans into urgency, expect dramatic calls and messy deals before the deadline. This story will simmer as teams test the market and measure injury reports.