Anthony Davis confirmed what many had long suspected by informing the New Orleans Pelicans he will not sign a five-year, $240 million supermax contract extension this summer. Additionally, the 25-year-old requested a trade.
The Pelicans have less than two weeks to complete a trade this season, but considering Davis remains under contract through the 2019-2020 campaign, they have over one year to sort through the matter. A general consensus is they may only need until this offseason, when the Boston Celtics can become involved.
Nevertheless, the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are expected to be among the teams that will engage the Pelicans before the Feb.