Overview
- ESPN’s Kevin Pelton outlined a mock trade that would deliver Anthony Davis and Mason Plumlee to Golden State in a four-team construct.
- The scenario moves Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga and a 2026 Warriors first-round pick to Dallas, with Buddy Hield routed to the Lakers and Maxi Kleber, Dalton Knecht and cash to the Hornets.
- Pelton framed Davis as the rim-rolling finisher the Warriors have sought to boost an offense lagging behind a top-four defense anchored by Green.
- Insider sentiment undercuts the premise: Jake Fischer has said Green would only be moved for a player like Giannis Antetokounmpo, while Brett Siegel wrote the Warriors will not trade Green.
- Coverage characterizes the idea as favorable on paper yet a longshot, citing Green’s franchise stature, his 38% shooting this season, and Davis’s injury history.