We are rapidly approaching the NBA trade deadline this afternoon, and the Pelicans rumors have not slowed down a bit. Reports throughout the day on Wednesday made it clear that the New Orleans Pelicans will almost certainly not strike a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers by the 3 PM Eastern Time deadline.
New Orleans GM Dell Demps has had no communication today with Lakers president Magic Johnson on LA’s most recent trade offer for Anthony Davis, league sources tell ESPN. Lakers running low on hope that Pelicans will engage them before Thursday’s 3 PM trade deadline.