Between silent rebuilds and immediate ambitions, the NBA market is gearing up for fiery weeks. The NBA thrives on whispers, rumors, and plot twists, but few reports have made as much noise as the one involving the Golden State Warriors, the Dallas Mavericks, and two superstars like Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler.

In recent hours, following rumors of a possible Giannis trade to the Lakers, a new market bombshell has started circulating: Golden State would have already taken the first steps toward Dallas to explore a sensational swap.

According to the specialized account NBATradeReport:

Golden State and Dallas have held preliminary talks about a possible Jimmy Butler–Anthony Davis trade

NBATradeReport

A piece of news that, if confirmed, would reshape the balance of the Western Conference.

Warriors ready to sacrifice Butler for Anthony Davis

The idea behind the rumor is simple yet explosive: Golden State would be willing to include Jimmy Butler in a trade to acquire Anthony Davis. Butler has just signed a $121 million extension, but his name is reportedly already at the center of strategic discussions.

From the Warriors’ perspective, the logic would be to begin a controlled transition after the Stephen Curry era, now heading toward the final phase of his legendary career.

An anonymous NBA executive reportedly commented:

Davis can change a playoff series for you, but you have to build a team knowing he will miss games

anonymous NBA executive

However, the insider Brett Siegel cooled the excitement by directly denying the rumor:

There’s no truth to the Warriors–Anthony Davis rumor. Golden State has not contacted Dallas about Davis, nor do they intend to this season

Brett Siegel

A firm stance that tempers the scenario and brings the matter back into the realm of simple market speculation.

At the moment, a Butler–Davis trade seems more like a fantasy idea than a concrete option, but it paints a clear picture of two franchises in flux: Golden State searching for a new identity, and Dallas caught between rebuilding and immediate ambition.

In two months, the trade deadline could bring surprises, but one thing is certain: the NBA market never sleeps.