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Golden State Warriors: Examining impact of possible Anthony Davis trades

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 04: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on May 4, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - MAY 04: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center on May 4, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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The Golden State Warriors are on top of the NBA, but Anthony Davis could be on the move soon. Let’s explore three potential landing spots and how they could impact the Warriors’ three-peat chances.

TheGolden State Warriorsare the team to beat. After addingDeMarcus Cousinsto a lineup with four legitimate All-NBA players, they created the most talented starting lineup in the league, and possibly ever. Coming off back-to-back titles, Golden State looks poised to make a run at their third consecutive Larry O’Brien trophy.

While they’ve seemed beatable at times, they’re currently on a 10-game winning streak.Stephen Currylooks like an MVP candidate,Klay Thompsonhas found his shot (and vertical),Draymond Greenis healthy and full of fire, andKevin Durantmight be the top talent in the whole Association. Everything is clicking for Golden State right now.

But the Western Conference is tough. If they let up for even a moment, they can be overtaken. If they lose focus or, worse, suffer a major injury, they can be dethroned by several different teams. Especially if the right team makes a big move before the trade deadline.

The biggest move to be made, of course, is based around superstar big manAnthony Davis. Davis has been one of the NBA’s premier players since coming into the league and he seems to only get more dominant each year.

Unfortunately for him, the New Orleans Pelicans have not been able to build a winner around his immense talent. After six and a half years, Davis is ready for something new. According toESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, has informed the Pelicans that he would not sign any contract extension and, more importantly, he would like to be traded to a place where he could contend for a title.

Davis is the type of talent that, in the right situation, can help take down Golden State. Let’s look at three potential landing spots for Davis and what they would mean for the Warriors.

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