According to Chris Haynes, if Anthony Davis were to be traded before the deadline, the Golden State Warriors have emerged as a potential suitor for him.

There has been tons of speculation and rumors surrounding the future of the Dallas Mavericks and their plans concerning Davis; since firing general manager Nico Harrison, they’ve taken a patient route in order to figure out their future.

If the Warriors were to put together a serious trade offer, Golden State would need to center it around Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga. Financially speaking, Davis is making $54.1 million this season. The Warriors are just $264,000 below their second-apron hard cap.

This would force them into giving up Kuminga’s $22.5 million salary, as long with Green’s $25.8 million salary. With those two contracts, it would be a base start to be able to plot the foundation to secure the NBA champion.

General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is going to have to weigh his options when it comes to Green, Davis, and the future of this team. Reports have come out that they won’t trade core members of this team, but, if they want Davis, according to the experts, they would need to attach core members to be able to get Davis.

If they were to land the 32-year-old, it would set up Stephen Curry to have legitimate second and third option in Jimmy Butler and Davis. Plus, for the front office, finally put an end to their Kuminga situation.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Anthony Davis has suffered a groin strain and is expected to miss multiple games. This came during the Dallas Mavericks game against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day.

His official injury was “right groin spasms.” He was ruled out during halftime, even though it’s not expected to be a serious injury, Dallas will be cautious in their approach of when to bring him back.

Throughout the entire season, their fanbase has seen them be overly careful in their handling of Davis’ injuries and his proneness to injuries.

Despite the many rumors, reports, and speculation, the Mavericks have no plans of slowing it down and want to make a run for the postseason. This is one of their main reasons for their handling of the franchise superstar.

The Mavericks hold an 8-8 record with the 32-year-old this season. Without him, Dallas is 4-12.

According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks have the real possibility of getting back Anthony Davis in the near future.

The likeliest of a return is increasing, as it could be seen during or after Dallas’ four game road trip.

Davis has been out since February 8th, which saw him get injured during his debut game with the Mavericks. He has only played 31 total minutes with the team.

The 32-year-old has only played in 43 games this season.