Woj: Anthony Davis requests trade from Pelicans

[getitdone323]

He also has been repeatedly saying he wants to stay in new orleans.

Yeah, he's been deliberating over it for a while. The signal that folks are extracting from this noise is only meant to suit their own narrative. For some reason people can't accept that this isn't a soap opera and professionals are mulling decisions long periods of time.

The tweet from Woj said something about an on-record trade request so i can only think maybe davis went on record asking for a specific trade to the lakers that the lakers also sent to them as an offer. It's still coincidence but they may feel it shows they communicated and are behind the trade request.

The Woj tweet makes no sense to me either. But even if he said "trade me to the Lakers", how could that be punishable as a count of tampering? What about that suggests he had communication with the Lakers' brass? It would have to be like: "trade me to the Lakers for Ball, Kuzma, Zubac, 2 1sts and 500k cash" and then the Lakers make that exact same offer.

whats funny about tampering is that teams think the lakers are brain washing their players to leave...like it has nothing to with LA Lifestyle, weather, girls, off-court money. I mean these teams are "small market" for a reason...

[woosah]

He also has been repeatedly saying he wants to stay in new orleans.

Yeah, he's been deliberating over it for a while. The signal that folks are extracting from this noise is only meant to suit their own narrative. For some reason people can't accept that this isn't a soap opera and professionals are mulling decisions long periods of time.

The tweet from Woj said something about an on-record trade request so i can only think maybe davis went on record asking for a specific trade to the lakers that the lakers also sent to them as an offer. It's still coincidence but they may feel it shows they communicated and are behind the trade request.

The Woj tweet makes no sense to me either. But even if he said "trade me to the Lakers", how could that be punishable as a count of tampering? What about that suggests he had communication with the Lakers' brass? It would have to be like: "trade me to the Lakers for Ball, Kuzma, Zubac, 2 1sts and 500k cash" and then the Lakers make that exact same offer.

Yeah that's what i meant, that he mentioned specific players that may be good for new orleans to take in trying to convince them they can get a good return and it was the exact same package the lakers sent. This is speculation by me of course but it's the only thing that makes it seem like Davis is working with them to get him traded there. Now that was just an example, so it could be another team like new york. It would be dumb for him to do that but i can't see how they would have any proof. I'm taking off my tin hat now lol.

[NoDopeOnSundays]

Yes we can

Davis looks like a Bollywood action star there.

[getitdone323]

Man all these boston based media guys are so salty: Mannix, Tim "lakers are in dysfunction" Bontemps, bobby marks(weird), Bill simmons, Justin Verrier...so salty man. If they are that convinced that the celtics offer will blow any other team's offer out the water, than why be salty? Just let it play out.

Define why they're salty please?

Tatum beats any asset the Lakers have. Memphis pick/Kings pick beat any pick the Lakers have.

Is it saltiness or common sense?

They just dont like the notion that the lakers are considered the favorites to landing him, and the timing of this trade gives them a head start.

Yes tatum is the best asset i agree, but what has he really shown this year? He and JB have taken a step back (probably to do with a stacked roster) but they have not made huge leaps like any of the lakers guys. tatum is not lighting the league on fire like mitchell or even Luka.

Im sure Klutch(and lebron) did not forget that comment by Ainge comparing Lebron to the president. That probably did not go over well at Klutch HQ

[DTP]

1400+ posts in less than 12hrs....jeez. Dont you guys have work?

Let me guess you’re a noob and don’t have the realgm App?


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lol I really don't.

[levon]

whats funny about tampering is that teams think the lakers are brain washing their players to leave...like it has nothing to with LA Lifestyle, weather, girls, off-court money. I mean these teams are "small market" for a reason...

It's because most of these posters have a serious cognitive dissonance.

The Lakers are positioned somewhat favorably, have the best player in the world, have Magic Johnson at the helm, a historic past that so many of this generation grew up idolizing, etc. yet nobody wants to go there and play in Lebron's shadow. Then, when they hear that players want to go there and it doesn't compute, so they have to believe there's some Sith mind trick played on those players.

If you think about it, given the overwhelming amount of time these dudes spend in LA in the offseason, the city's been selling itself. And AD doesn't even stand to benefit financially in any special contract deal. Yet folks are adamant that there must be some conspiracy.

[levon]

The NBA's collective bargaining agreement prohibits players or their agents from publicly requesting a trade, which is part of why NBA spokesman Mike Bass told ESPN on Monday night: "We commenced an investigation this morning reading the reports regarding Anthony Davis. That process is ongoing."

Davis is likely facing a fine for Paul's statement to ESPN on Monday morning.

Pelicans officials are already privately expressing that the organization doesn't feel pressure to move Davis before the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

per the Woj article

[getitdone323]

whats funny about tampering is that teams think the lakers are brain washing their players to leave...like it has nothing to with LA Lifestyle, weather, girls, off-court money. I mean these teams are "small market" for a reason...

It's because most of these posters have a serious cognitive dissonance.

The Lakers are positioned somewhat favorably, have the best player in the world, have Magic Johnson at the helm, a historic past that so many of this generation grew up idolizing, etc. yet nobody wants to go there and play in Lebron's shadow. Then, when they hear that players want to go there and it doesn't compute, so they have to believe there's some Sith mind trick played on those players.

If you think about it, given the overwhelming amount of time these dudes spend in LA in the offseason, the city's been selling itself. And AD doesn't even stand to benefit financially in any special contract deal. Yet folks are adamant that there must be some conspiracy.

yup. im sure they think the lakers tampered because the person who sold AD this house was a lakers fan or something

https://www.tmz.com/2018/07/02/anthony-davis-buys-california-mansion-7-5-million/

[GotDaSauce]

Man all these boston based media guys are so salty: Mannix, Tim "lakers are in dysfunction" Bontemps, bobby marks(weird), Bill simmons, Justin Verrier...so salty man. If they are that convinced that the celtics offer will blow any other team's offer out the water, than why be salty? Just let it play out.

Define why they're salty please?

Tatum beats any asset the Lakers have. Memphis pick/Kings pick beat any pick the Lakers have.

Is it saltiness or common sense?

They just dont like the notion that the lakers are considered the favorites to landing him, and the timing of this trade gives them a head start.

Yes tatum is the best asset i agree, but what has he really shown this year? He and JB have taken a step back (probably to do with a stacked roster) but they have not made huge leaps like any of the lakers guys. tatum is not lighting the league on fire like mitchell or even Luka.

Im sure Klutch(and lebron) did not forget that comment by Ainge comparing Lebron to the president. That probably did not go over well at Klutch HQ

Tatum is averaging more points, rebounds and assists than last year and Brown is also averaging more points and rebounds than his career average. Where is the step back? They might not have taken the leap people were expecting but look at their averages the last month and its nothing but going up!

[TheBallsDeeper]

1400+ posts in less than 12hrs....jeez. Dont you guys have work?

Let me guess you’re a noob and don’t have the realgm App?


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lol I really don't.

I don't either, but I assume the app must not show join date and number of posts.

[GoCeltics123]

Man all these boston based media guys are so salty: Mannix, Tim "lakers are in dysfunction" Bontemps, bobby marks(weird), Bill simmons, Justin Verrier...so salty man. If they are that convinced that the celtics offer will blow any other team's offer out the water, than why be salty? Just let it play out.

Define why they're salty please?

Tatum beats any asset the Lakers have. Memphis pick/Kings pick beat any pick the Lakers have.

Is it saltiness or common sense?

They just dont like the notion that the lakers are considered the favorites to landing him, and the timing of this trade gives them a head start.

Yes tatum is the best asset i agree, but what has he really shown this year? He and JB have taken a step back (probably to do with a stacked roster) but they have not made huge leaps like any of the lakers guys. tatum is not lighting the league on fire like mitchell or even Luka.

Both Mitchell and Doncic have been arguably worse than Tatum this year. Mitchell definitely has.

Mitchell: 42% FG, 33% from 3, 79% FT, 4 APG, 2.7 TOPG
Doncic: 43% FG, 36% from 3, 73% FT, 5.4 APG, 3.2 TOPG
Tatum: 45% FG, 38% from 3, 86% FT, 1.9 APG, 1.5 TOPG

Even Brown has been really good this past month; but I do agree both have taken a step back. Still great assets though.

[GooniesNeverDie]

People keep saying the Lakers will give up everything - Zo, Kuzma, Ingram - for AD.. but are they willing to take on a bad contract? NO has all the leverage right now and Bostons assets >>> the Lakers. If NO says we only trade AD to you right now if you also take on Solomon Hill, do the Lakers do it?

[Lalouie]

NO seems to be REALLY po'd at lal for what they believe is tampering, and i'll bet all the small market teams are behind them too.

aside from the lakers not having enough assets i can see NO trading away from the lakers out of spite

[HoopsterJones]

Anthony Davis said he wants to compete for championships. This should eliminate the Knicks who are tied for the second worst record in the NBA as a possibility. Sure they can pile assets and sell AD on that they will convince some other star or 2 to sign in the offseason, but that’s far from a guarantee.

Boston can’t trade for AD while Kyrie remains on the roster. Which means Kyrie has to re-sign a new contract first this offseason. There has been no indication from AD that he has a desire to play in Boston, although they are a title contender if he played with them.

AD just bought a house in LA. Rich Paul is his new agent and Lebron’s buddy. Best bet is that AD ends up in LA.

AD is a Chicago native, but the Bulls are a hot mess. They aren’t close to contending, but AD would make them a playoff team. I doubt he would want to go there without a second star and a decent head coach and FO for that matter in place.

[getitdone323]

People keep saying the Lakers will give up everything - Zo, Kuzma, Ingram - for AD.. but are they willing to take on a bad contract? NO has all the leverage right now and Bostons assets >>> the Lakers. If NO says we only trade AD to you right now if you also take on Solomon Hill, do the Lakers do it?

It will be a three team deal or 4 team...Look for the magic to be involved, i think they have some pieces that make sense for both teams

[Lalouie]

Define why they're salty please?

Tatum beats any asset the Lakers have. Memphis pick/Kings pick beat any pick the Lakers have.

Is it saltiness or common sense?

They just dont like the notion that the lakers are considered the favorites to landing him, and the timing of this trade gives them a head start.

Yes tatum is the best asset i agree, but what has he really shown this year? He and JB have taken a step back (probably to do with a stacked roster) but they have not made huge leaps like any of the lakers guys. tatum is not lighting the league on fire like mitchell or even Luka.

Both Mitchell and Doncic have been arguably worse than Tatum this year. Mitchell definitely has.

Mitchell: 42% FG, 33% from 3, 79% FT, 4 APG, 2.7 TOPG
Doncic: 43% FG, 36% from 3, 73% FT, 5.4 APG, 3.2 TOPG
Tatum: 45% FG, 38% from 3, 86% FT, 1.9 APG, 1.5 TOPG

Even Brown has been really good this past month; but I do agree both have taken a step back. Still great assets though.

that's some misleading stats. doncic is carrying the team so in that regard you are truly spitting into the wind. mitchell is similar. tatum can literally pick his spots because there is zero weight on his shoulders

[GooniesNeverDie]

People keep saying the Lakers will give up everything - Zo, Kuzma, Ingram - for AD.. but are they willing to take on a bad contract? NO has all the leverage right now and Bostons assets >>> the Lakers. If NO says we only trade AD to you right now if you also take on Solomon Hill, do the Lakers do it?

It will be a three team deal or 4 team...Look for the magic to be involved, i think they have some pieces that make sense for both teams

I guess we'll see. Western small market teams seem hellbent on spiting the Lakers.. the Spurs even asked for the farm for Kawhi.

[ChiCitySPORTS#1]

RealGM piece says that AD doesn’t want to go to Boston. And the news already broke and they can’t trade for him. I think the Lakers are in the driver seat tbh. Really depends on if NOLA can remain objective when discussing trade partners.

[GotDaSauce]

They just dont like the notion that the lakers are considered the favorites to landing him, and the timing of this trade gives them a head start.

Yes tatum is the best asset i agree, but what has he really shown this year? He and JB have taken a step back (probably to do with a stacked roster) but they have not made huge leaps like any of the lakers guys. tatum is not lighting the league on fire like mitchell or even Luka.

Both Mitchell and Doncic have been arguably worse than Tatum this year. Mitchell definitely has.

Mitchell: 42% FG, 33% from 3, 79% FT, 4 APG, 2.7 TOPG
Doncic: 43% FG, 36% from 3, 73% FT, 5.4 APG, 3.2 TOPG
Tatum: 45% FG, 38% from 3, 86% FT, 1.9 APG, 1.5 TOPG

Even Brown has been really good this past month; but I do agree both have taken a step back. Still great assets though.

that's some misleading stats. doncic is carrying the team so in that regard you are truly spitting into the wind. mitchell is similar. tatum can literally pick his spots because there is zero weight on his shoulders

I love Mitchell and Doncic but they have cart blanche to chuck up as many shots they want and handle the ball about 50% than Tatum ever does. You put Tatum on Dallas and he would be putting up 20 a game.

[Dacost]

Since it looks like is going to be a multi trade maybe Gasol or Conley also end in L.A. with Davis ..is that even possible?