Bleacher Report analyst Grant Hughes has ranked the Golden State Warriors as the top trade destination for Washington Wizards center Anthony Davis, according to a report by sports.
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The ranking places the Warriors ahead of the Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets in a list of potential trade packages for Davis.
Proposed Trade Details
The proposed transaction would send Jimmy Butler III and the No. 11 overall draft pick to Washington in exchange for Davis.
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This move would allow Golden State to strengthen its frontcourt while moving on from Butler, who suffered an ACL tear in January and is expected to miss most of the upcoming season.
Acquiring Davis could potentially help the Warriors convince LeBron James to leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Bay Area, though negotiations with the Wizards are expected to be difficult.
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Washington traded two first-round draft picks to the Dallas Mavericks to acquire Davis last season before his official debut with the team.
