The Golden State Warriors have been linked to two blockbuster reunions this season.
The first reunion involves Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, who won a championship with the Dubs in 2022 and was tabbed a fan-favorite.
The second, and arguably most popular reunion, involves Stephen Curry’s 35-year-old former splash brother, who won four championships in the Bay before leaving for the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.
In a blockbuster trade projection crafted by Sports Illustrated’s Joey Akeley, the Warriors would bring Curry’s trustworthy ex-partner in crime back to the Bay this season for a second stint.
“Specifically, Akeley’s trade projection would send Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and D'Angelo Russell from the Dallas Mavericks to the Golden State Warriors for (Jimmy) Butler, (Jonathan) Kuminga and one first-round pick (third team needed to take back small Dallas salary).”
Although Davis is the featured contributor in the hypothetical deal, Thompson could wind up being the most productive asset with the Warriors if Akeley’s hunch is correct (Davis can’t stay healthy, and Russell is known for being an erratic contributor).
Thompson’s masterful three-point shooting not only made him a fan favorite in the Bay early in his career but also a highly dependable perimeter-oriented asset alongside Curry.
The Washington State product only shot above 40% from beyond the arc on nine occasions during his 13-year stint with the Warriors, proving he was as good as advertised.
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