Zach Lowe questions the Anthony Davis trade over Draymond Green’s fit

As speculation continues about whether it is The Golden State Warriors could make an emergency trade for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony DavisNBA analyst Zach Lowe expressed considerable skepticism about the feasibility of such a move, pointing to roster fit and financial realities as the main obstacles.

On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe explained why he’s still not convinced that trading Davis to the Warriors makes basketball sense, especially with Draymond Green.

“Yes, to get an AD it has to be Kuminga plus a big salary or Jimmy Butler himself,” Lowe said. “And if you’re going to get AD, there’s two realities that you have to accept. Number one is that he’s hurt a lot, and number two is his jump shot that’s broken and broken by the bubble. And so the idea that you’re going to put him on a team … that’s already struggling to shoot, the Warriors, when you play Draymond and Butler, it’s hard to put another non-shooter into the equation. That’s why Kuminga didn’t play.”

Love’s comments focused on care about spacing and composition balancea recurring problem for Golden State when pairing Green with other limited scorers. The Warriors have already navigated those challenges this season, especially in lineups featuring Green and newly acquired Jimmy Butler III.

Davis, 32, has remained productive when available. This season, he is averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 52.1 percent from the field and 32.3 percent from 3-point range in 16 appearances, playing 29.9 minutes per contest. His last failure occurred on Christmas Day, when he suffered a right groin strain during Dallas’ 126–116 loss to the Warriors.

From a contract standpoint, Davis represents a huge commitment. He is in the first season of a three-year, $175.6 million deal and has earned $54.1 million this season. The deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season worth $62.7 million, a structure that would require each acquiring team to weigh long-term flexibility against immediate impact.

The Anthony Davis contract complicates the Warriors’ trade calculations

Any one The Warriors’ pursuit of Davis would almost certainly include Jonathan Cummings. The 22-year-old forward remains one of Golden State’s most valuable trade assets and is currently averaging 12.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 32 percent from 3 in 17 games, playing 25.6 minutes per game. Kuminga is in the final guaranteed year of his rookie deal, making $7.6 million this season, with a $24.3 million team option for the 2026-2027 season.

Green, 35, continues to defend Golden State, but remains a concern about spacing. He is averaging 8.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and five assists per game while shooting 41.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from 3 in 27 games, playing 27.2 minutes per game. Green is making $25.8 million this season and has a player option of $27.6 million for next year ahead of potential free agency in 2027-28.

Butler, acquired from the Miami Heat at the February trade deadlinehe ensured scoring stability. He is averaging 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and a career-high 41.7 percent from three in 29 games, playing 31.6 minutes per game. Butler is making $54.1 million this season and is set to make $56.8 million next year before free agency.

Golden State (17–16) will look to build on their recent momentum from a 120–107 win over the Brooklyn Nets when they face the Charlotte Hornets (11–21) to conclude a three-game road trip on Wednesday at 1:00 PM ET on NBA TV. Meanwhile, Dallas (12-22) will look to snap a three-game losing streak Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers (16-14) at 8:30 PM ET on NBA TV as they open a home doubleheader.

For now, Lowe’s assessment suggests that while the idea of ​​adding Davis may be enticing, the Warriors’ roster construction and financial commitments make such a move far more complicated than it appears on paper.