4 Anthony Davis trades the Warriors should consider

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriorsvat ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 16: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is guarded by Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriorsvat ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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If the Warriors intend to swing for the fences and acquire Anthony Davis, it would require some significant sacrifices.

Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are homegrown All-Stars who contributed to three NBA Championships. The Warriors took a chance on Shaun Livingston and he has rewarded the team with steady play throughout his tenure.

Unfortunately, Thompson and Green’s contract uncertainties make them the ideal trade chips for Anthony Davis. Livingston would need to be included to make the salaries match for a potential deal.

The Warriors would receive some depth on the wings in this trade with Solomon Hill and E’Twaun Moore. They aren’t All-Stars, but they would help to help to fill in the gaps in the rotation.

In this trade, the Warriors would give up a lot, but that is what it takes to get a player of Davis’ caliber.