yahoo - 5/8/2026 3:13:45 PM - GMT (+2 )
The Golden State Warriors are nearing the end of the Stephen Curry era.
It all began when the Warriors took Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. They followed that up with Klay Thompson in 2011, Draymond Green in 2012 and then built a championship dynasty, winning four NBA titles (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022).
Since their last ring, they've been eliminated in the second round or missed the playoffs altogether. This season, they were eliminated in the final NBA Play-In game against the Phoenix Suns, which determined the No. 8 seed, sparking questions about the future of the Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr and what's next in the Curry era.
They believe that there would have been a different outcome if they didn't battle injuries to Curry all year, or experience Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL tear. There's no quit in this team. The Warriors brass are confident they will be back next year.
They are looking to bring in another superstar to pair with Curry. Here are some trade targets the Warriors could be looking to acquire:
There are many targets that the Warriors could pursue in the offseason. ESPN's Marc J. Spears said two months ago that Golden State will look to go after a big-time player to team up with Curry. Some options:
Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Warriors flirted with talks of trading for Antetokounmpo around the trade deadline during the regular season, however discussions stalled out. Could those calls begin to funnel through again, now that both teams have turned their attention to the offseason?
Kawhi LeonardLeonard's time in Los Angeles could be coming to an end with the Clippers, especially amid the Aspiration fiasco. The Warriors can strike while the iron's hot and make a move to pursue to Leonard. ESPN has already put together a mock trade offer that would send Butler to LA in return for Leonard.
Kevin DurantWhenever there's a potential rumor that Durant and his current team are disgruntled with one another, everyone wants to send Durant back to the Bay Area. Even though, when he made the move a decade ago, it was frowned upon, seemingly causing a talent imbalance in the league. Reports say that Durant and Rockets coach Ime Udoka are essential pieces to the Rockets future, but a reunion between the Warriors and the two-time Finals MVP would be almost like a storybook ending.
Jamal MurrayMurray to the Warriors would be a major backcourt upgrade. The Denver Nuggets could look to move off of their combo point guard that was selected seventh overall in 2016. Golden State could create a respectable package deal that would give the Nuggets a solid return value, according to Heavy's Sean Deveney.
Aaron GordonGordon, Murray's teammate, is reportedly no longer off the table when it comes to trade discussions and is being shopped. There hasn't been anything linking both parties, but Gordon could give the Warriors, and Curry, a few more years of playoff contention and championship relevance.
LeBron JamesThe Lakers are not trading LeBron James. (He's set to be a free agent.) However, there's been speculation over James and Curry teaming up for the past few years. Of course, the Warriors made a bid for James via trade with the Lakers, which was shut down. Spears believes a big move is on the horizon for the Warriors, whether it's James, Antetokounmpo or another superstar.
Marc Spears (@MarcJSpears) on Stephen Curry and the Warriors’ young players:
— Chef (@CurryForGame) March 7, 2026
"[Stephen Curry] wants to play this season. He wants to play in the postseason. Does he have championship aspirations? I think he's realistic about that. He mentioned to me that Jimmy Butler is not… pic.twitter.com/PtZ7BPpmYB
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