WTF? Warriors are targeting BOTH Durant and LeBron?

[Old_Blue]

This is bananas. One of them I might understand. But BOTH?

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2025/02/warriors-eye-lebron-james-kevin-durant-in-hopes-of-major-deadline-deals.html

The Warriors are “big-game hunting” ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline and have contemplated a strategy to reunite the core of the U.S. Olympic squad by teaming up LeBron James and Kevin Durant with Stephen Curry, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

That’s the most audacious of the plans being considered by Golden State’s front office, but there could be a path to making it happen. Sources tell Fischer that the Warriors are among the teams that have made inquiries about whether James could be convinced to waive his no-trade clause and part with the Lakers. Nothing has changed so far, but Golden State will presumably continue its pursuit through Thursday.

[KevinMcreynolds]

Hoopsrumors.com?

[Jester_]

it's from Jake Fischer so it's a legit source

dono how they plan on pulling either of these trades off though much less both

[Old_Blue]

Hoopsrumors.com?

The same story is being reported on multiple sites. Dubs ownership/management appears unsettled at getting caught with their pants down, not knowing that Luka was even available in trade. Now, they're scrambling to make up for it, despite the fact that the damage is already done.

[DAWill1128]

The Warriors are reportedly trying to go after Kevin Durant. This has to be put out by the Warriors. So if the Suns strike out on trying to get Butler, are they going full rebuild? Should we be doing the same?

I feel like keeping the young guys as long as we have has only shown our cards. I mean, teams were willing to do JK and/or Podz for All-Stars. Neither one has popped. Not sure what organization is starting a rebuild by trading to give Kuminga a long-term 150+ million dollar deal. But at this point, is that not what we are doing?

[floppymoose]

[ILOVEIT]

I call BS. Not from source....from Warriors. Reality is they are blowing it and missing on targets. Their cya is a plan that gives them cover when they can't pull it off.

Lacob, Dunlevy....just make a straight forward trade to make the team better!

[Old_Blue]

The Warriors are reportedly trying to go after Kevin Durant. This has to be put out by the Warriors. So if the Suns strike out on trying to get Butler, are they going full rebuild? Should we be doing the same?

I feel like keeping the young guys as long as we have has only shown our cards. I mean, teams were willing to do JK and/or Podz for All-Stars. Neither one has popped. Not sure what organization is starting a rebuild by trading to give Kuminga a long-term 150+ million dollar deal. But at this point, is that not what we are doing?

Utah reportedly wanted JK and/or Podz AND about 4 first round picks and/or pick swaps in exchange for Lauri. Utah currently has 11 wins with Lauri. The Dubs could have put themselves in a position where they mortgaged their future for nothing. We should thank our lucky stars that deal did NOT go down.

The question here isn't about trading younger players. The question is about trading the veterans. AD got traded for Luka. I guarantee you Lacob has been on the phone with Dunleavy demanding to know how the Dubs couldn't land Luka for say Draymond, Kuminga and three first round picks. The response "I didn't know" is a termination worthy one.

What's driving this? Money. And, the second tax apron. Teams over or approaching that second cap are finally realizing how royally screwed they'll be if they're over that cap and only have a middling team to show for it. The Dubs are actually in a good spot financially - And could have remained so with the addition of Luka had Draymond been shipped out. Like I said. The damage is already done.

[510TWSS]

Warriors desperation Monday in full force with all these rumors coming out.

Lacob must’ve told everyone to start leaking **** haha

[BayAreaDub]

Cool in theory but how would we even field a 14 man roster? Would take basically our top 7-8 contracts minus Steph of course.

Lacob and co. pumping up the hype. Let’s see some bite too much bark.

[HiRez]

You have to admit, watching Steph, KD, and LeBron all play together would be a hell of a show. The networks and streamers would immediately scramble their schedules to make every game a national game. And Lacob should be salivating over all the endorsement opportunities. Ensure, Metamucil, AARP, Werthers, Dr. Scholl's, the prune juice consortium...

[thunderdunk]

The Warriors are reportedly trying to go after Kevin Durant. This has to be put out by the Warriors. So if the Suns strike out on trying to get Butler, are they going full rebuild? Should we be doing the same?

I feel like keeping the young guys as long as we have has only shown our cards. I mean, teams were willing to do JK and/or Podz for All-Stars. Neither one has popped. Not sure what organization is starting a rebuild by trading to give Kuminga a long-term 150+ million dollar deal. But at this point, is that not what we are doing?

Utah reportedly wanted JK and/or Podz AND about 4 first round picks and/or pick swaps in exchange for Lauri. Utah currently has 11 wins with Lauri. The Dubs could have put themselves in a position where they mortgaged their future for nothing. We should thank our lucky stars that deal did NOT go down.

The question here isn't about trading younger players. The question is about trading the veterans. AD got traded for Luka. I guarantee you Lacob has been on the phone with Dunleavy demanding to know how the Dubs couldn't land Luka for say Draymond, Kuminga and three first round picks. The response "I didn't know" is a termination worthy one.

What's driving this? Money. And, the second tax apron. Teams over or approaching that second cap are finally realizing how royally screwed they'll be if they're over that cap and only have a middling team to show for it. The Dubs are actually in a good spot financially - And could have remained so with the addition of Luka had Draymond been shipped out. Like I said. The damage is already done.

Draymond, JK, and 3 firsts? For Luka? I wouldn't necessarily do that either -- too many picks IMO. And the Dubs' D would suffer without Draymond, without getting another defender as part of the package. On the other hand, I can't believe what the Kings got for Fox. So there was definitely something missed by somebody in the FO this past week (I think). But no matter what, the Dubs need to consolidate their roster and improve the lineup. I've been hoping for KD all year -- the Suns aren't going anywhere right now either -- and the Dubs could still use a 5 who can block shots and score. Clock still ticking. (I also don't want a panic trade like 4 picks and a player for Lauri.)

[xdrta+]

The question here isn't about trading younger players. The question is about trading the veterans. AD got traded for Luka. I guarantee you Lacob has been on the phone with Dunleavy demanding to know how the Dubs couldn't land Luka for say Draymond, Kuminga and three first round picks. The response "I didn't know" is a termination worthy one.
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The Dubs are actually in a good spot financially - And could have remained so with the addition of Luka had Draymond been shipped out. Like I said. The damage is already done.

No one, least of all Lacob, can seriously think that that package would have gotten Luka.

[TB]

For KD (or Lebron) it's the same scenario as Jimmy in terms of needing someone like the Pistons to take a player for their playoff push. Likely GP2 or Dennis since they are expiring and they could use some guard depth with Ivey hurt. Or maybe Suns prefer cap relief so you try to get Wiggins to Raptors and Brown to the Suns...

Now, why the Suns would trade KD is a different question.... but uhhh.. ya wiggins, Kuminga, Dennis to Suns with GP2 to Pistons would work if the Suns really wanted all of our draft picks. Or the Raptors version mentioned above.

[HiRez]

The question here isn't about trading younger players. The question is about trading the veterans. AD got traded for Luka. I guarantee you Lacob has been on the phone with Dunleavy demanding to know how the Dubs couldn't land Luka for say Draymond, Kuminga and three first round picks. The response "I didn't know" is a termination worthy one.
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The Dubs are actually in a good spot financially - And could have remained so with the addition of Luka had Draymond been shipped out. Like I said. The damage is already done.

No one, least of all Lacob, can seriously think that that package would have gotten Luka.

Yeah, if Dallas was looking for a top player, the Warriors had nothing to offer, nothing to compete with that. I still think Dallas screwed up by trading a young potential all-time elite player for an older very good player, but nothing on the Warriors comes close to AD, sadly. Even if you think Steph is still on that level, he's about to be 37 and the Dubs weren't going to be trading Steph anyway, so you're left with a pile of mediocre assets that apparently weren't what Dallas was looking for.

[jaymo123]

The Warriors need to face the facts, they waited too long to trade pieces when they had value. I can't see a team trading for the Dubs assets for Durant or Lebron. Bob Myers should have traded everyone not named Steph after the Finals.

[AdonalFoyle4Prez]

If doing the impossible to have both of them this season, will it be enough to go deep in the post-season? And by next season, we'd probably have more televised / streamed games by any team next season, EVER. A must-see team whether they go far or not.

This would definitely be the last "HURRAH" for the last of the 2000s draft class.

[Old_Blue]

Draymond, JK, and 3 firsts? For Luka? I wouldn't necessarily do that either -- too many picks IMO.

No one, least of all Lacob, can seriously think that that package would have gotten Luka.

One of you has to be wrong - Which is another way of saying differing minds within the Mavericks organization may well have entertained the offer. The point isn't whether or not such an offer would have trumped the Lakers offer. The point is this - Where the hell was Dunleavy while the Lakers were working the room?

[Old_Blue]

I don't know why it works, but apparently it does. Toss in First Round picks in '25 and '27 and pick swaps in '29 and '31 and you got a deal. Knock yourselves out.

[wco81]

What is the point? KD doesn’t want to come here and there won’t be much of a supporting cast.

So he may score better than Wiggins but gives up more points to opponents.

Same deal with LBJ.

Throw out all FRPs for players who will be here maybe a couple more seasons?