NBA Anthony Davis requests trade

[Voight]

Honestly, is this the end of the Pels (as in they are moving)? It feels like it could and possibly should be.

They had 7 years to figure it out with one of the best players of this era. The Bensons fault for only caring about the Saints.

Ainge could decide that AD + Rozier + depth > Kyrie + AD. Rozier is probably a starter on a lot of teams. Otherwise, like you say, it will cost them a lot of depth.

AD would also become Alpha Dog, which Kyrie hated about LeBron going home. Not sure he'd want to stray, hes already got a ring so he can literally do whatever pleases him.

That would be ideal, but I'm not sure what Ainge feels comfortable with if Kyrie doesn't want to re-sign until after the season. Does he hold back on making any deals and risk not having either of them next season?

He'd still have Hayward/Horford/Tatum/Brown which isnt the worst core. I'd love to see Ainge fail tho.

 

[John Price]

My Lakers bandwagon is in full force should they get Davis. Although it probably means giving up someone useful.

 

[Terry Yake]

lakers need to act now if they want any chance at acquiring him. fortunately for them, zubac has been playing great lately. perfect timing

wait until the summer and he's probably going to boston. no one should be untouchable aside from lebron obviously

ingram/kuzma/zubac/wagner/picks would be my guess. throw lonzo in there too but i'm not sure if the pels would want him in all honesty

 

[dahrougem2]

Yeah, Boston is not trading for Anthony Davis because AD won't re-sign there if Kyrie is part of the deal going the other way, and that's the only way this deal can happen unless Kyrie is moved in a different trade. But again, AD would want to play WITH Kyrie, not see him moved out.

This has AD-to-LA written all over it. Now, whether that's Lakers or Clippers is still TBD.

 

[StreetHawk]

AD is actually doing NO a favour. By requesting a trade they'll get a big haul for him instead of watching him leave for nothing.

He either walks away from the team in 2020 after giving NO 8 years of service or they move him before then.

Players have the power in the NBA. As long as he plays hard for them until he is either traded or leaves via free agency that’s pretty much all the fans can expect out of him.

NO traded for Cousins and he gets hurts and signs a cheap deal with GS. When smal markets draft a top level player they do need to add to their roster to keep them around long term. This is already year 7 for AD.

 

[The Night King]

That's the worst part for the true fans there. They don't draw big crowds as it is and it'll only get worse if you take away Davis. I don't know if they'll move but that talk will start to heat up for sure.

Probably one of the reasons why AD was hesitant to demand a trade. Doesn't wanna upset people/be the bad guy. But Davis' talent is wasted in NO.

 

[justafan22]

Why would AD got to NYC unless he knows someone's coming with him.

He isn't going to a place that'll have an injured KP and nothing else.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Why would AD got to NYC unless he knows someone's coming with him.

He isn't going to a place that'll have an injured KP and nothing else.

I'd imagine KP would be dealt to acquire him, no?

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Wont happen til off season

 

[justafan22]

I'd imagine KP would be dealt to acquire him, no?

possibly, though they could wait until post lottery and do the pick then.

 

[Jack Straw]

Statement from the New Orleans Pelicans | New Orleans Pelicans
This past weekend, Anthony Davis’ representatives informed us that Anthony does not wish to sign a contract extension with our team and subsequently has requested a trade. Although we are disappointed in this decision, our organization’s top priority is to bring an NBA championship to our city and fans and build our team for long-term success.
Relative to specific talks of a trade, we will do this on our terms and our timeline. One that makes the most sense for our team and it will not be dictated by those outside of our organization. We have also requested the League to strictly enforce the tampering rules associated with this transaction.

"Ok everybody, NO funny business now!"

 

[Voight]

Yeah, Boston is not trading for Anthony Davis because AD won't re-sign there if Kyrie is part of the deal going the other way, and that's the only way this deal can happen unless Kyrie is moved in a different trade. But again, AD would want to play WITH Kyrie, not see him moved out.

This has AD-to-LA written all over it. Now, whether that's Lakers or Clippers is still TBD.

0 chance the Pelicans want a pending free agent who has 0 desire to sign there. Its one thing to do what the Raps did and acquire a guy like that before the season, but 4 months aint long enough. If the Celtics get rid of Horford and then get Kyrie/Davis to sign discounted deals, they can fit those two in with Hayward. They'd lose Tatum but you gotta do what you gotta do.

Why would AD got to NYC unless he knows someone's coming with him.

He isn't going to a place that'll have an injured KP and nothing else.

Porzingis would surely be going the other way unless the Knicks clinch a top 2 pick aka Zion or RJ Barrett. Even then, who knows if Porzingis will play at the same level as he did pre injury.

 

[dahrougem2]

0 chance the Pelicans want a pending free agent who has 0 desire to sign there. Its one thing to do what the Raps did and acquire a guy like that before the season, but 4 months aint long enough. If the Celtics get rid of Horford and then get Kyrie/Davis to sign discounted deals, they can fit those two in with Hayward. They'd lose Tatum but you gotta do what you gotta do.

The thing is they'd have to take the chance on Kyrie coming back to them because he can't be there if they acquire AD. From a purely business standpoint, I don't know if that's a chance I'd be willing to take if I'm Boston.

I think they're clearly out of the hunt on this one, despite arguably having the best resources for a trade.

 

[Voight]

The thing is they'd have to take the chance on Kyrie coming back to them because he can't be there if they acquire AD. From a purely business standpoint, I don't know if that's a chance I'd be willing to take if I'm Boston.

I think they're clearly out of the hunt on this one, despite arguably having the best resources for a trade.

I think so too & it seems like Davis is more interested in NYC & LA

 

[Terry Yake]

Statement from the New Orleans Pelicans | New Orleans Pelicans
This past weekend, Anthony Davis’ representatives informed us that Anthony does not wish to sign a contract extension with our team and subsequently has requested a trade. Although we are disappointed in this decision, our organization’s top priority is to bring an NBA championship to our city and fans and build our team for long-term success.
Relative to specific talks of a trade, we will do this on our terms and our timeline. One that makes the most sense for our team and it will not be dictated by those outside of our organization. We have also requested the League to strictly enforce the tampering rules associated with this transaction.

"Ok everybody, NO funny business now!"

lols its only tampering when the lakers are involved

basketball reasons in 3...2...1

 

[Boeser Fan]

lols its only tampering when the lakers are involved

basketball reasons in 3...2...1

Yeah... N0, It's tampering because Lebron owns Klutch Sports Group and also last month Report: NBA sends out 'anti-tampering' memo to teams

 

[Terry Yake]

Yeah... N0, It's tampering because Lebron owns Klutch Sports Group and also last month Report: NBA sends out 'anti-tampering' memo to teams

lebron owns klutch sports?

first i'm hearing about this

 

[Avs_19]

Hmmm.......

Regarding team preferences, Boston is not a top target for Davis, sources said. There’s a growing belief of uncertainty that Kyrie Irving will re-sign with Boston, sources said, even though he vowed to do so at the beginning of the season.

I thought the recent LeBron/Kyrie stuff was just something for the media to talk about but now you have that from Haynes, the biggest Celtics homer out there (Bill Simmons) saying he's no longer as confident about Kyrie staying, and Windhorst openly speculating about Kyrie and Davis joining LeBron in LA.

 

[Terry Yake]

i think it's going to come down to lakers vs clippers

 

[Avs_19]

Haha. He underwent surgery this past summer as soon as LeBron signed and his name came up in trade rumours. Now they're already letting it be known he'd prefer not to go to the Pelicans.

 

[darko]

My Lakers bandwagon is in full force should they get Davis. Although it probably means giving up someone useful.

You are a Wizards fan.

 

[darko]

Why would AD got to NYC unless he knows someone's coming with him.

He isn't going to a place that'll have an injured KP and nothing else.

Durant.

 

[darko]

Yeah... N0, It's tampering because Lebron owns Klutch Sports Group and also last month Report: NBA sends out 'anti-tampering' memo to teams

No he doesn't. Klutch Sports is owned by Bron's childhood mate Rich Paul.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Haha. He underwent surgery this past summer as soon as LeBron signed and his name came up in trade rumours. Now they're already letting it be known he'd prefer not to go to the Pelicans.

PICTURED: Lonzo's "camp":

 

[Voight]

lols its only tampering when the lakers are involved

basketball reasons in 3...2...1

But its OK for Stern to veto a trade that involves a star going to the Lakers.

At least Silver seems like he doesn't give a crap and just wants everyone to get along. People by now need to realize that players are allowed to tamper.... hello Draymond calling KD from the Oracle parking lot. You cant prevent them from talking to one another. Oh and any "PG tampering" clearly failed

LeBron and Wade originally talked about teaming up in 2007... Gilbert never filed tampering charges after The Decision because he knows its a losing battle.

No he doesn't. Klutch Sports is owned by Bron's childhood mate Rich Paul.

There are rumours LeBron gave him some start up cash/is a silent partner but regardless there are 20 other NBA players who are signed w/ Klutch so the narrative doesn't work.