Could the NBA have a change of heart on whether the New Orleans Pelicans must play Anthony Davis over the remaining 23 games in the 2018-19 regular seasons?
According to a report by Marc Stein of The New York Times, Pelicans acting general manager Danny Ferry hopes to find out. Stein reveals that Ferry, who took over for the recently fired Dell Demps, intends to “re-engage” the NBA on its threat to invoke its anti-resting policy should the Pelicans rest Davis.
The economic logic of the NBA’s anti-resting policy
Under the anti-resting policy, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has the discretion to fine a team “at least $100,000” for resting a healthy player.