NBA trade rumors: Curry goes to the Mavericks to reunite with Klay Thompson, Warriors get Antetokounmpo

Just hours after the NBA trade rumors about the Mavericks looking for a point guard surfaced, Stephen Curry's Warriors were eliminated in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs on Thursday. Curry suffered a hamstring injury in the first game against the Timberwolves in the Western Conference semi-finals, and his playoffs were shortened in eight games, and he wasn't able to adapt to the rest of the game. The Warriors were unable to compete in the absence of their best players and failed to win a game. Jimmy Butler failed to meet expectations in his playoff debut for the Warriors. After leading the relatively weak Heat to the Finals many times, he was expected to take on the heavy responsibility in Curry's absence.

The Golden State Warriors won't give up their best players easily, so the third team may become a trading partner. As the rumors of Antetokounmpo's transaction intensify, this huge deal may also involve him. The Golden State Warriors and the Mavericks, with their comprehensive strength, can help the Warriors win this two-time MVP.

NBA trade rumors: How the Mavericks get the next point guard Stephen Curry, and how the Warriors replace him with Antetokounmpo

As the Mavericks win the No. 1 pick and potentially sign No. 1 pick Cooper Flag, they may be willing to make big moves and many questions surrounding them will be answered in the future.

Meanwhile, with the decline of the Stephen Curry era, the Warriors may explore their options in the superstar trading market, especially if he offers it. Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the first names that come to mind, the former NBA champion, who is now in his prime and can lead the team for the foreseeable future.

Giannis reportedly wants to sign with a big market team, and the Warriors may be his ideal destination. Meanwhile, the Bucks can restore their draft funds and have the opportunity to acquire young players, which greatly reduces their pay bills.

Here is how the Mavericks, Warriors and the Bucks make a three-team deal to send Stephen Curry to Dallas and Antetokounmpo to the Bay Area:

Mavericks get:

Stephen Curry

2025 Bucks second round draft pick

Bucks 2031 second round draft pick

Warriors get:

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Daniel Gafford

Caleb Martin

Mavericks 2031 first round draft pick

Bucks get:

P.J. Washington

Mark S Christy

Max Christy

Jaden Hardy

Guardan Hardy

Quentin Post

2026 First Round Pick(Warriors)

2028 First Round Pick(Warriors)

2029 First Round Pick(Los Angeles, Dallas)

2025 Second Round Pick(Warriors)

2030 Second Round Pick(Warriors)

The Mavericks have promoted Antetokounmpo's deal with the Warriors by transferring young players such as Max Christie and Jaden Hardy to Milwaukee. They also traded one of their best assets PJ Washington, and for salary purposes, the Bucks could trade him again in exchange for draft funds or more young players.

Meanwhile, the Warriors took two firsts from the Mavericks, as well as the frontcourt depths of Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin. They traded one of the draft picks (via Los Angeles in 2029) for Antetokounmpo. The Mavericks added Stephen Curry and two second-round picks, including the 2025 Milwaukee draft pick. If the injured Irving rejects his player choice, the deal will also become possible, opening up space for the Mavericks to trade Curry.

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