Trade proposal between Golden States Warriors and Portland Trail blazers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / PORTLAND, OR — With both the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers heading into pivotal offseasons for very different reasons, front offices on both sides are exploring bold moves. League sources confirm that a blockbuster trade proposal is actively being discussed, one that would reshape rosters and redefine priorities for two Western Conference franchises sitting on opposite ends of the competitive timeline.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the proposed trade that has been circulating among league insiders:

Golden State Warriors Receive:

• Jerami Grant (F)
• Anfernee Simons (G)
• 2026 Second-Round Pick (via Atlanta)

Portland Trail Blazers Receive:

• Andrew Wiggins (F)
• Jonathan Kuminga (F)
• Moses Moody (G)
• 2027 First-Round Pick (Top-5 Protected)
• Cash considerations

After missing the playoffs in 2025 and facing aging stars, cap constraints, and a closing title window, the Warriors need impact now. This trade gives them two immediate contributors who align with Stephen Curry’s remaining prime and could extend the team’s competitive life without a full rebuild.

✅ Jerami Grant: The Perfect Two-Way Forward

Grant, 30, is an athletic, 6’8” combo forward who averaged 21.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 45% FG, and 40% 3P for Portland last season. He brings switchable defense, floor spacing, and veteran experience, all critical for Golden State’s wing rotation as Klay Thompson likely walks in free agency.

With Draymond Green and Kevon Looney on the decline, Grant gives the Warriors a more modern small-ball 4 who can guard multiple positions and contribute offensively without disrupting flow.

✅ Anfernee Simons: Dynamic Backcourt Firepower

Simons, 25, would become the instant No. 2 scoring option alongside Curry. A career 38% three-point shooter with high-level shot creation, he averaged 23.5 PPG and 5.4 APG in 2024–25. He gives Golden State the scoring punch they’ve lacked since Jordan Poole’s departure — but with more control and maturity.

This would allow Steve Kerr to run dual-guard lineups or stagger Curry and Simons to maintain elite offensive production for all 48 minutes.

✅ Championship Timeline Alignment

This is a classic “win-now” trade. Golden State gives up two young pieces in Kuminga and Moody but receives veteran production and playoff reliability. Both Grant and Simons are under contract through 2027 — aligning neatly with the twilight of the Curry era.

WHY PORTLAND MAKES THIS TRADE

The Trail Blazers are fully rebuilding around Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and the likely top-5 pick in the 2026 draft. Moving off the large contracts of Grant and Simons in exchange for youth, cap flexibility, and future assets fits perfectly with their timeline.

✅ Jonathan Kuminga: A Future Star in Waiting

Kuminga, just 22, is on the verge of a breakout. He averaged 15.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 1.1 SPG in 2024–25, showing increased confidence, shooting, and playmaking. Given more usage in Portland, he could blossom into an all-star caliber wing.

His athleticism, defensive upside, and age make him a perfect fit next to Scoot and Sharpe.

✅ Moses Moody: A 3&D Floor-Raising Piece

Moody, still only 22, is another player in need of consistent minutes. A reliable shooter with a near 40% clip from three and plus-defensive instincts, he brings mature role-player value for a team that needs structure around its young stars.

Portland adds a valuable 2027 first-round pick (Top-5 protected), which could become a premium asset if the Warriors regress post-Curry. They also get off Grant’s and Simons’ combined $55M/year salary, opening doors for future cap maneuvering.

CONTRACT COMPARISON

While Golden State takes on more money short term, they are getting better production per dollar, while Portland clears significant long-term cap space.

Projected Lineup Post-Trade:

• PG: Stephen Curry
• SG: Anfernee Simons
• SF: Jerami Grant
• PF: Draymond Green
• C: Trayce Jackson-Davis / Kevon Looney

With this lineup, Golden State becomes more athletic, offensively versatile, and defensively flexible, with Simons spacing the floor and Grant adding dynamic help defense and iso potential.

Projected Core Post-Trade:

• PG: Scoot Henderson
• SG: Shaedon Sharpe
• SF: Jonathan Kuminga
• PF: Moses Moody / Jabari Walker
• C: Deandre Ayton

Portland becomes one of the youngest, most athletic teams in the league, with a long runway to develop and the flexibility to add future draft capital or a high-level vet as their core matures.

For Golden State:

• Grant and Simons have no playoff success, so fitting them into the Warriors’ elite expectations could backfire.
• Losing Kuminga may hurt long-term development if he breaks out.
• Depth takes a hit, and the team becomes highly reliant on the health of its top 4.
• Wiggins’ regression and large salary could become an albatross.
• Betting on unproven talent (Kuminga, Moody) carries risk.
• May lose fanbase interest if rebuilding extends too long.

This trade is a rare win-win opportunity in today’s NBA:

• Golden State reloads for one more title run with Steph.
• Portland accelerates its rebuild with young assets and flexibility.

While it would certainly shock the West and draw debate across social media, both franchises walk away with their strategic priorities met.

Expect this proposal — or something very close — to gain traction as free agency nears and teams define their futures.

The NBA landscape could be moments away from another massive shift.