What executives in the league have been anticipating for years has finally happened. Anthony Davis has asked out of New Orleans, according to multiple reports. The Pelicans released a statement acknowledging the trade request but have said they’ll make a decision on their own schedule.
This is monumental news for the league. Every team that is allowed to add him now (sorry, Celtics) will make a call to the Pelicans in the hopes to have Davis around for the playoffs. If a deal doesn’t happen now, one will surely take place in the offseason, as it’s clear that Davis has reached a point of no return.