NBA Rumors: LeBron, Kevin Durant Trades Discussed by Warriors After Luka-Lakers Deal

If the Dallas Mavericks are willing to deal Luka Dončić, then no trade idea is too outlandish to become a reality.

To that end, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Monday that the Golden State Warriors are exploring what he described as the "dreamiest of outcomes": acquiring both LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

"That would require quite the masterstroke," Fischer said. "And while pulling that off currently stands as very unlikely, both from a salary-matching and asset valuation standpoint, this is the sort of big-game hunting that has defined these Warriors."

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints echoed the reporting Golden State contacted the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers about Durant and James respectively. He said the Warriors were "quickly turned down by the Suns" and that "there were no real trade conversations between the Warriors and Lakers."

Ahead of last year's deadline, the Warriors sounded out James' camp to gauge his interest on a move to the Bay Area, only to be rebuffed. It doesn't appear anything has changed on that front.

NBA insider Chris Haynes and the Los Angeles Times' Dan Woike both reported the general belief is the four-time MVP won't press the issue and remains committed to the Lakers with Thursday's deadline fast approaching.

Fischer said in his report the other half of Golden State's two-star formula "does seem plausible." He wrote the Suns continue to say behind the scenes they aren't trading Durant but may have to amend their stance if they're dead set on getting Jimmy Butler.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sunday the Suns are still "fully focused" on the disgruntled Miami Heat star. As long as Bradley Beal intends to utilize his no-trade clause, however, Phoenix will have to give up either Durant or Devin Booker in any trade for Butler.

The Warriors are also involved in the race for the six-time All-Star, though their interest has cooled. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Golden State is pausing negotiations "for now" after Butler said he wouldn't sign a contract extension there.

General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is nothing if not creative. He tried and failed to acquire both Paul George and Lauri Markkanen in the offseason, and now he's leaving no stone unturned as he tries to get the roster to a point where it can contend for a title.