Lakers Pushing For Anthony Davis Dead Before Trade Deadline, Pelicans In No Rush

[RealGM Wiretap]

The Los Angeles Lakers will aggressively pursue a trade for Anthony Davis before the February 7th trade deadline.

The Lakers, confident that Davis would sign a long-term deal if they were to trade for him, will speak to the Pelicans soon.

The Pelicans do not plan on trading Davis before the deadline unless they are overwhelmed with a package. They are reportedly waiting for the Celtics to become a trade partner this summer and believe that the Lakers best offer will still be on the table then. 

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

[Durant Durant]

reeks of tampering imho

[gh123]

Smart decision by Nop.

[Donnyxc]

This honestly makes the most sense. There was a lots of irresponsible/false reporting yesterday.

[dc]

Well duh. It’s not as if the Lakers will pull their best offer off the table if the Pels wait until summer, LOL. The Pels are going to wait for the team with the most assets to come to the table.

The Lakers/Rich Paul’s leaking of rumors that Kyrie might not stay in Boston reeks of desperation. They want to do anything and everything to pressure the Pels into doing a deal now. It’s pathetic but not entirely surprising.

[dc]

This honestly makes the most sense. There was a lots of irresponsible/false reporting yesterday.

There was no reporting yesterday. Just the Lakers and Rich Paul leaking rumors like a faucet.

[the_process]

AD isn't going to stay in BOS. So Ainge won't put his best offer on the table. I know the Pels have to do their due diligence, though.

Wild card in this whole thing is the Knicks. Porzingis and their unprotected 1st would be mighty tempting.

[MotownMadness]

AD isn't going to stay in BOS. So Ainge won't put his best offer on the table. I know the Pels have to do their due diligence, though.

Wild card in this whole thing is the Knicks. Porzingis and their unprotected 1st would be mighty tempting.

Yeah if Knicks want him then he’s probably going there. Personally I’m taking Porzingis and that pick over any youngsters on Boston or LA

[HeAdBuStAz]

Truly hope another team trades for him. If a small market team traded for him it would be hilarious.

[the_process]

Porzingis, THJ, Lee, and 2019 NYK 1st unprotected to NOP for AD and Johnson.

The Pelicans can then spend the next week on a full blown fire sale.

[brackdan70]

Porzingis, THJ, Lee, and 2019 NYK 1st unprotected to NOP for AD and Johnson.

The Pelicans can then spend the next week on a full blown fire sale.

That’s a pretty strong offer. But it would also still be on the table in July. Makes since for the owls to wait IMO

[Revived]

Porzingis, THJ, Lee, and 2019 NYK 1st unprotected to NOP for AD and Johnson.

The Pelicans can then spend the next week on a full blown fire sale.

Why would the Knicks do this? So that they can pair Davis with Knox and complete trash?

The whole purpose of any possible NYK Davis deal should be to pair Davis WITH Porzingis.

[LuckyLeprechaun]

AD isn't going to stay in BOS. So Ainge won't put his best offer on the table. I know the Pels have to do their due diligence, though.

Wild card in this whole thing is the Knicks. Porzingis and their unprotected 1st would be mighty tempting.

Nonsense. AD has said all along his goal is to compete and he will in Boston. Don't believe the unsourced reports with 0 quotes from AD claiming they aren't on his list.

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[DoItALL9]

Dead made me laugh

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[DannyAingeIsGod]

Omg best news all day. I wouldn't be surprised to hear Danny Ainge has already sent Demps multiple calls and when the Lakers put forth their best offer. Ainge will just continue to add on. No one is worried about A.D bolting the C's. He will be under the best coaching staff and most competitive team he has ever been a part of. Super excited; get it done Ainge!! Brown, Rozier's rights, Smart, Marcus morris, 2019 Memphis Top 8 Protected, 2019 Clippers lottery protected, 2019 Kings/76ers(Best of swap), 2019 Celtics first round pick and multiple seconds for waiting. Baamn won't even take that much.

[Nikola]

Omg best news all day. I wouldn't be surprised to hear Danny Ainge has already sent Demps multiple calls and when the Lakers put forth their best offer. Ainge will just continue to add on. No one is worried about A.D bolting the C's. He will be under the best coaching staff and most competitive team he has ever been a part of. Super excited; get it done Ainge!! Brown, Rozier's rights, Smart, Marcus morris, 2019 Memphis Top 8 Protected, 2019 Clippers lottery protected, 2019 Kings/76ers(Best of swap), 2019 Celtics first round pick and multiple seconds for waiting. Baamn won't even take that much.

Sorry bro but Tatum will have to be included. The guys on your list less Brown have little to no value. Adding one or two late lotto picks doesn't exactly blow the Lakers offer out of the water.

[BigHustle]

As LeBron becomes less and less dominant, will Klutch become less and less impactful and eventually have no importance?

[Donnyxc]

Omg best news all day. I wouldn't be surprised to hear Danny Ainge has already sent Demps multiple calls and when the Lakers put forth their best offer. Ainge will just continue to add on. No one is worried about A.D bolting the C's. He will be under the best coaching staff and most competitive team he has ever been a part of. Super excited; get it done Ainge!! Brown, Rozier's rights, Smart, Marcus morris, 2019 Memphis Top 8 Protected, 2019 Clippers lottery protected, 2019 Kings/76ers(Best of swap), 2019 Celtics first round pick and multiple seconds for waiting. Baamn won't even take that much.

Sorry bro but Tatum will have to be included. The guys on your list less Brown have little to no value. Adding one or two late lotto picks doesn't exactly blow the Lakers offer out of the water.

True, an offer with Tatum beats any Lakers offer, so Ainge should hold that in his back pocket.
New Orleans wants picks. They do not want to rebuild with mediocre talent from LA.

The Celtics picks might not even be their best route, if they want Zion they should be talking to the Knicks or Cleveland.

[DannyAingeIsGod]

Omg best news all day. I wouldn't be surprised to hear Danny Ainge has already sent Demps multiple calls and when the Lakers put forth their best offer. Ainge will just continue to add on. No one is worried about A.D bolting the C's. He will be under the best coaching staff and most competitive team he has ever been a part of. Super excited; get it done Ainge!! Brown, Rozier's rights, Smart, Marcus morris, 2019 Memphis Top 8 Protected, 2019 Clippers lottery protected, 2019 Kings/76ers(Best of swap), 2019 Celtics first round pick and multiple seconds for waiting. Baamn won't even take that much.

Sorry bro but Tatum will have to be included. The guys on your list less Brown have little to no value. Adding one or two late lotto picks doesn't exactly blow the Lakers offer out of the water.

I hear you, but with their asking price being as low as Ball, Kuzma, Zubac and a first? that's so soft. I think there will be a bidding war for sure. Would you add Tatum in Celtic's position? I'd prefer to give even more first round picks 2021, 2023, 2025 Celtics first round picks could be tossed in. I believe the Celtics can offer as many as 7 First round picks and 10 second round picks.

[mplsfonz23]

reeks of tampering imho

I am with you on this. How is this NOT tampering? So the Lakers decide when and what time to take AD off of the Pelicans hands.
They make it seem as if the are doing NO a favor.
I really hope whoever get AD gets raked over the coals and gut the team. Even though AD and Bron could pick up some YMCA players and still compete.