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4 Anthony Davis trades the Warriors should consider

By Ryan Ocenada

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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Draymond Green is the centerpiece of this deal along with Warriors super-sub Andre Iguodala. Young players Jordan Bell and Quinn Cook would also need to be included to help make salaries match.

In this trade, the Warriors keep Klay Thompson but lose out on another All-Star as well as some depth in the rotation. The Warriors are already somewhat short-handed, possessing one of the league’s most unproductive benches.

The Warriors would miss Green’s defensive brilliance and Iguodala’s veteran guile in the playoffs, but acquiring Anthony Davis would more than offset their losses. Nikola Mirotic is also a quality rotation piece who can fit into the Warriors’ small-ball scheme.

Overall, this deal would strip the Warriors of what precious little depth they have, but that is what it takes to get Davis.

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