Sources: Warriors targeting Zion Williamson, others with Giannis dream before trade deadline
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In the immediate aftermath of the massive trades made across the NBA this past weekend involving the likes of Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach LaVine, the Golden State Warriors are aggressively pursuing a second star to pair with Stephen Curry before the NBA trade deadline, league sources told ClutchPoints.
The Warriors have made it their priority to get Curry more help in order to make a serious playoff push late in his career, resulting in several superstar talents emerging as trade targets. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and LaMelo Ball are among the vast group of All-Star talents the Dubs have internally discussed before the trade deadline.
At the very top of Golden State’s trade deadline wish list are Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, sources said. The Warriors recently contacted the Suns about trading for Durant, but these conversations did not last long.
The Suns have made it clear to the Dubs, and other teams that have contacted them about Durant, that the two-time Finals MVP is not available. Still, many around the league feel as if the Suns could be swayed with a massive package for the 36-year-old. However, all indications from Phoenix continue to shoot down rumors that they are listening to offers for Durant. The message — Kevin Durant isn’t available for a trade.
James’ availability with the Lakers is also a key talking point for the Warriors after they inquired about his status at the trade deadline last season. Although many have questioned Los Angeles’ true intentions after trading for Doncic, LeBron isn’t prepared to waive his no-trade clause and is happy with the Lakers, sources said.
Outside of Durant and James, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the other Tier 1 superstar that the Warriors view as a dream trade target, sources said. It is highly unlikely that the Bucks would part ways with Giannis right now, especially given Golden State’s lack of enticing assets.
This is a developing story with more details that will be updated shortly.
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