Anthony Davis trade rumors: LA Lakers is Anthony Davis’ preferred destination, with Celtics just being a rental option.
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Anthony Davis dropped a bomb on the NBA fraternity last week when his agent Rich Paul revealed that his client was looking for a trade away from New Orleans Pelicans.
All through the ongoing season it seemed as if Davis was content on seeing out the season with the Pelicans, however, Rich Paul’s comments revealed that things had gone a little too south for the Pelicans.
With the February 7 deadline approaching, Anthony Davis will soon be announcing a final decision on his NBA future.
A lot of teams fancy a trade for the big man, with the Lakers and Celtics seeming to be leading the race.
Lakers and Pelicans executives have connected on the phone concerning Anthony Davis, league sources tell ESPN. They’re expected to talk again prior to next week’s trade deadline.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 31, 2019
Celtics aren’t a preferred destination for Anthony Davis & Kyrie might not resign?
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— GodZo⚰️ (@GodzoBall) February 1, 2019
Celtics can’t really trade Anthony Davis before the Feb trade deadline because of the rose rule involving Kyrie Irving. However, if somehow they do away with Kyrie, AD can be traded in.
Davis has been silent ever since breaking the news of wanting to be traded, but now it seems he has let people around him know that Lakers is his preferred destination, as reported by Shams Charania of the Athletic.
Charania has reported that Davis has made a decision on his top preferred destination, and it is the Lakers. If the Lakers move doesn’t go through for some reason, Knicks is his second favourite destination.
“Anthony Davis is focused on the Lakers as his top preferred destination, sources tell the Athletic. The Knicks are also as a preferred landing spot, and made push to New Orleans with offer around Kristaps Porzingis before the Dallas deal.” Charania tweeted.
Anthony Davis is focused on the Lakers as his top preferred destination, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium. The Knicks are also as a preferred landing spot, and made push to New Orleans with offer around Kristaps Porzingis before the Dallas deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 1, 2019
Celtics too have been in the race to secure Davis’ signature, but according to Charania, Davis has already made up his mind about Celtics just being a ‘rental option’. He could be traded to the Celtics, but will not be looking to stay there post the 2019-20 season, and will embrace free agency in 2020.
“The Boston Celtics aren’t a preferred destination long-term for New Orleans star Anthony Davis, and in Davis’ mind, remain a rental option.” Charania confirmed.
Sources @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Boston Celtics aren’t a preferred destination long-term for New Orleans star Anthony Davis, and in Davis’ mind, remain a rental option.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 1, 2019
This comes a massive development in the Davis to Lakers rumors, as midway through the season it had seemed as if the talks between the Lakers and AD had broken down.
However, it now seems as if LeBron’s influence and recruitment skills have paid off and Davis could indeed land up in LA.
Do you think AD will land up at the Lakers before Feb 7?
