When Anthony Davis submitted his trade request, he put the New Orleans Pelicans in a tough spot. They balked at moving him at the deadline, and it tanked the Los Angeles Lakers’ season. Rajon Rondo confirmed the depth of negativity the trade rumors created.
The New Orleans Pelicans cannot risk the negativity affecting Zion Williamson. If Davis is not traded before July 5, Williamson will surely have had to answer speculative questions concerning the team.
That is not good for the Pelicans’ new team culture or Williamson’s affable marketability.
David Griffin and Trajan Langdon had their chance pitching Davis on a super-max extension.