The timing of Anthony Davis’s trade request could be a major hint as to where he wants to play next. If not, it’s at least concerning news for one major player.
The Anthony Davis era in New Orleans reached its inevitable denouement Monday, when Davis’s agent Rich Paul told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski the star forward has requested a trade from the Pelicans. Davis is under contract through next season, but he’s informed the team he won’t sign an extension this summer, a surefire indication that he’ll leave via free agency if he’s not traded. Of course, all sorts of baseless rumors will appear now that Davis’s request has been made public. Let’s start with one of the most pressing questions: Is…
