The Golden State Warriors alleviated some pressure with a shock win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, but it doesn't necessarily erase their potential desperation to improve the roster as various trade proposals arise.
One such rumor doing the rounds on social media on Saturday was the idea of the Warriors flipping Jimmy Butler for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks, only for that to quickly be shut down by one NBA insider.
NBA insider pours cold water on potential Jimmy Butler-Anthony Davis swap
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints saw the speculation on X (formerly Twitter) and felt the need to clarify, pouring cold water on the idea that the Warriors had actually reached out to the Mavericks about a potential trade.