Although the Golden State Warriors boast a record over .500, their on-court identity has not resembled that of a true contender within the Western Conference. The Dubs remain heavily dependent on Stephen Curry , who is expected to be almost heroic in every game if the team wants to win. For Chandler Parsons , such an approach is unsustainable.
If the Warriors are serious about contending for a title, they need to make "win-now" moves. Thus, Golden State, according to Parsons, should look to acquire either Klay Thompson or Anthony Davis by giving away its assets midway through the season.
When the Dubs handed an extension to Kuminga before the start of the 2025-26 season, many expected him to finally play a big role for the team.
While Kuminga appears to be giving his all whenever he gets minutes in games, as evidenced by his averaging 13.8 points per game — the third-best on the team — he is often neglected, rarely making appearances in most games, resulting in DNPs.
This omission has led Parsons to believe that the Warriors want to part ways with him simply because they are unsure of the ideal way to utilize Kuminga with their current roster. Thus, chasing the likes of experienced players could be the key for the Warriors to bring fresh energy into their team.
"Kuminga is bound to get moved." Parsons said . "It feels like personality-wise, fit-wise, relationship-wise, he feels like the scapegoat. Someone who is not comfortable, someone who doesn't picture themselves long-term, in this organization… I would love to see Klay Thompson somehow get back here. Anthony Davis is a name that we're hearing about that would make sense. If he can be healthy, that's a win-now move."
"It could bump them from the Play-In to more of that contender category… I do see them making a big move, Mike Dunleavy wants to maximize the Steph Curry window before he's gone," he added.
Thompson is averaging only 10.3 points on 35.1 percent shooting (lowest in his career), which is a clear decline from his former All-Star level this season. Though he is one of those players who is constantly stepping out on the floor for an injury-riddled Dallas Mavericks team, he seems to be well past his prime in terms of production.
Now the Warriors' system, which is built around spacing and movement, could offer him a more defined shooting role, especially when he is aware of how to bring his best version out alongside Steph and Draymond Green , but bringing back a player who is past his physical peak may not align with a championship-driven strategy.
AD, meanwhile, represents a far more impactful theoretical addition. His interior presence, defensive versatility, and scoring ability would address major roster deficiencies that Golden State has struggled with for years. However, Davis' injury history makes him a highly risky prospect, as he could leave the team stranded, much like he has with the Mavs.
So, while on paper, the addition of such veterans does look appealing. Still, the Warriors need reliable players to join their team, rather than big-name players.
This story was originally published by Basketball Network on Nov 26, 2025, where it first appeared in the Latest News section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
