Warriors’ LeBron James and Anthony Davis Dream Still Alive Despite Kristaps Porzingis Deal

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Warriors’ LeBron James and Anthony Davis Dream Still Alive Despite Kristaps Porzingis Deal

Golden State can still create a pathway to acquire James and Davis despite extending Porzingis, according to Yossi Gozlan. The scenario would require trading Jimmy Butler for Davis, Draymond Green accepting a reduced contract similar to Kristaps Porzingis' deal, and moving Moses Moody. Gozlan added the Warriors could then fit James using the $15 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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