On June 15, the shape of the NBA drastically shifted as the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to trade the long disgruntled Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers for Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and a boatload of draft picks.
This Wednesday, Davis will return to New Orleans for the first time as a member of the Lakers and for the only time this season. While the trade has worked wonders for the Lakers so far this season as they find themselves with the best record in the league and looking like legitimate title contenders, things have been a bit rockier for the Pelicans so far this season.