Overview
- Golden State has held internal discussions on Davis but is not actively pursuing a deal because a realistic path likely requires moving Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green, per Marc Stein.
- Reporting indicates the Warriors are reluctant to include Green and would try to center any offer around Butler, while Dallas is described as unimpressed with Golden State’s assets.
- Atlanta is described as very intrigued by a Davis deal, with Chris Haynes noting sources say Trae Young would not be part of an offer, raising salary-matching and payroll questions.
- Potential Hawks frameworks discussed in reports feature expiring money and young assets—such as Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kennard and a prospect like Zaccharie Risacher—to address Dallas’ preferences.
- Davis’ $54M-plus salary, injury history and limited availability this season add risk for bidders, and with the Feb. 5, 2026 deadline approaching, league observers expect any viable trade to require creative, multi-team construction.