How a blockbuster trade could give Stephen Curry one last shot with the Warriors

After a quiet summer on the moves front, the Golden State Warriors face a dilemma: preserve the identity of generations of success or make bold moves to give Stephen Curry a real chance in the final years of his career. A big swap of talent and draft picks could give the Warriors the chance to improve the team and secure a potential successor for when Curry retires.

As Bleacher Report reports, the three-team proposal envisions the Warriors getting Paolo Banchero, AJ Green and Goga Bitadze, sending in exchange Jimmy Butler, Yaxel Lendeborg and first-round draft picks of 2027, 2029 and 2033. Orlando would get Butler, Lendeborg and those picks, while giving up Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr. and Bitadze. Milwaukee would get Wendell Carter Jr. in exchange for AJ Green, using the trade exception to fulfil the salary aspects.

For the Warriors, the arrival of Banchero and a scorer like AJ Green, plus interior depth with Bitadze, would give Curry a more realistic chance to fight in the first round of the Playoffs even if winning is not guaranteed. The team sacrifices future picks and short-term contracts, but gains high offensive potential and a roster that can take over leadership after Curry’s departure.

For Orlando, the trade would at least in the short term relieve contract weight and give them significant draft points, enabling financial and strategic reorganisation. Losing Banchero and the centre would require other signings to fill the gaps, but balancing the books and future assets could make the team more sustainable for the coming seasons.

Milwaukee, for its part, could benefit by getting Wendell Carter Jr., a starting centre who would ease contract management and help the team leave behind some players who no longer fit the long-term plan. In short, this three-team proposal aims to offer immediate benefits for the Warriors and reconstructive opportunities for Orlando, while the Bucks gain strength at the centre position — according to Bleacher Report.