Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends 5-Time All-Star Back to the Warriors

After a year apart, a new trade idea floated by Fadeaway World imagines a full-circle moment in the Bay: a three-team deal that would send a four-time NBA champion back to the Golden State Warriors while resolving the ongoing Jonathan Kuminga saga once and for all.

Here’s how the trade breaks down:

• Warriors receive: Klay Thompson (via Mavericks), 2030 first-round pick (via Kings)

• Kings receive: Jonathan Kuminga (via Warriors), Brandon Williams (via Mavericks)

• Mavericks receive: Malik Monk (via Kings)

Warriors Could Reunite Their Championship Core

The split between Klay Thompson and the Warriors last summer was bittersweet. After 13 seasons, four titles, and countless memories, Klay Thompson walked away in free agency—only to take a smaller deal with Dallas in pursuit of a new challenge.

But one season and a bumpy Luka Dončić exit later, this proposed deal offers a chance to bring Thompson home. With Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler already locked in, Thompson’s return could give Golden State a familiar, battle-tested rotation as they take one more swing at contention.

He averaged 14.0 points per game on 39.1% from three last season in a reduced role. While no longer in his prime, Thompson’s chemistry with Curry and Green remains unmatched—and his presence in the locker room would be a stabilizing force.

The cherry on top? A future first-rounder from Sacramento that adds flexibility moving forward.

Warriors Move On From Kuminga

If the Warriors are serious about winning now, this may be their cleanest path forward. Kuminga is clearly ready for a bigger role—and reportedly turned down an extension offer earlier this offseason.

In 2024-25, the 22-year-old posted 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 45.4%. But despite his flashes, Kuminga’s fit under Steve Kerr has always felt rocky. His minutes have fluctuated, his development has stalled at times, and his frustration has leaked out publicly.

The Sacramento Kings, on the other hand, could be the perfect landing spot. With a faster pace and more open system, Kuminga would have room to grow into the two-way star many still believe he can be.

They’d also pick up Brandon Williams, a microwave scorer who quietly shot 40.0% from deep last season and averaged 8.3 points off the bench.

Mavericks Add a Game-Changing Scorer

For the Dallas Mavericks, this deal is less about reloading and more about navigating their current reality. With Kyrie Irving recovering from an ACL injury, they’ve already signed D’Angelo Russell to help steady the backcourt. But adding Malik Monk gives them another proven scorer who can ease the offensive burden on Anthony Davis in the interim.

More importantly, this trade signals a shift toward the future. With Cooper Flagg joining the franchise as the No. 1 overall pick, Dallas is preparing to turn the page on the Dončić era and begin building around its new cornerstone. Monk, who averaged 17.2 points, 5.6 assists, and 3.8 rebounds last season, brings scoring punch off the bench to a team entering a new chapter.

All Sides Win in This Deal

The Warriors get the best of both worlds: a resolution to the Kuminga situation and the return of a franchise legend.

Thompson has the chance to finish what he started, reunited with the teammates who helped define a dynasty.

Sacramento takes a calculated swing on upside, betting on Kuminga’s untapped potential.

Meanwhile, Dallas reshuffles the deck with a proven scorer as they begin building around their next franchise cornerstone.

And for the fans? It’s a chance to see the Splash Bros back in blue and gold — at least one more time.

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