Anthony Davis Returns to NBA Spotlight with Potential Warriors Move

Anthony Davis and LeBron James are rumored to join the Golden State Warriors. The duo played together on the Los Angeles Lakers and won an NBA championship in 2020.

What happened?

The Golden State Warriors are looking to make a splash in the offseason, with Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports reporting their interest in bringing both LeBron James and Anthony Davis to Northern California.

Why it matters for Anthony Davis

Adding Davis and James to the Warriors will bring championship experience and a veteran presence, but will add to an aging roster led by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

The Warriors would have to work on a trade that would include sending an injured Jimmy Butler to Washington. James would have to buy in on the reunion and the Warriors’ vision and sign as a free agent.

What comes next?

One potential hurdle is that Davis is on track for a four-year extension worth $275 million on August 6. Under the collective bargaining agreement, if Davis is traded, his extension clock would be reset and he wouldn't be ineligible to sign a full max deal until six months after the potential trade becomes official.

Butler suffered a torn ACL injury this past season and enters the final year of his contract, making $56.8 million. The Wizards, who continue to rebuild, would likely receive a package of future first-round picks and swaps in the deal.

The reunion goes much deeper than James and Davis, as the duo also won an Olympic gold medal for Team USA with Curry and coach Steve Kerr, who decided to return to Golden State as head coach. James was paid $52.6 million this past season on the final year of his contract.