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Warriors' plans for Anthony Davis trade hit setback before free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:43 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Warriors' plans for Anthony Davis trade hit setback before free agency

Summary

As NBA free agency approaches, the Golden State Warriors face challenges in their pursuit of Anthony Davis. An ESPN report indicates the Washington Wizards are not interested in trading the 10-time All-Star, as they want to maintain a strong roster around Trae Young and their recent draft pick, AJ Dybantsa. The Wizards acquired Davis last season and aim for an improved performance in 2026. Although the Warriors still intend to pursue LeBron James, the inability to trade for Davis complicates their offseason strategy, especially with support for Jimmy Butler, a key trade piece, reaffirmed by his agent.

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Key Details

•Warriors aimed to reunite Anthony Davis with LeBron James.
•ESPN reports Wizards not considering Davis trade offers.
•Wizards GM Will Dawkins has high hopes for Davis in Washington.
•Jimmy Butler's trade potential diminishing impacts Warriors' plans.
•Warriors still targeting LeBron James in free agency.

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9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors get crushing news on Anthony Davis' pursuit from ESPN report

What they're saying

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With NBA free agency set to kick off, the Golden State Warriors have received some crushing news on their pursuit of Anthony Davis from ESPN.
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