The trade rumors are already heating up for Davis, with the most obvious being the Lakers. According to the LA Times the Lakers have to start the trade by offering Lonzo, Kuzma, Ivica Zubac and a first round pick. This would be a huge offer for the Pelicans and they would have to consider the trade in front of them. The Pelicans should try to bring in Josh Hart in the trade to, he is a Summer League MVP and has improved greatly in his 2nd year.
The Knicks are trying to do an aggressive trade for Davis. According to Windhorst he thinks New York would be one of the only teams that Anthony Davis would resign to. The Knicks are going to offer unprotected 1st round pick in their package. The Knicks could silently become a dark-horse in the Anthony Davis lottery.
Boston Celtics have been interesting in acquiring Davis for a while now, but they can not offer a trade for Davis this season because of Irving. The rule is called the Rose Rule (after Derrick Rose the first player to sign the deal), if two players sign the Designated Player Rookie Extension, which both Davis and Irving have, then you can not have two players on the same team who have signed that extension. The Celtics will have to wait for the summer when Irving can decline his player option and resign with the Celtics, then Davis can be traded over to Boston.
The Sixers have a chance to make what could be the greatest backcourt duo in the history of the NBA. Imagine trying to score when Embiid and Davis are in the paint, you just can't. Embiid is averaging 2 blocks a game, and Davis is averaging 2.6 blocks a game. The opposing teams would have an extremely difficult time scoring, especially when Butler is on the perimeter locking everyone down. The Sixers would have to trade Simmons in this trade, but ultimately it would be better. Embiid and Davis both can shoot and post, which means the floor will become less clogged in the paint. The Sixers could become the scariest team in the Eastern Conference and could become the best defensive team in the league.
I believe the Trailblazer should offer some type of package for Davis to try to give Lillard help. They could offer Cj McCollum and a first round pick to try to get Davis, This trade isn't as great as the others but it could be intriguing. McMcollum is averaging 20.8 point per game and could have a chance to average 26 if he's on a team of his own. This could be a long shot but they need to find help for Lillard to give him a legitimately shot at a championship.
The Pelicans are in a situation now where they need to trade their franchise player, and they need to somehow win the trade. If the Pelicans don't win the trade they could be forced to relocate the team entirely. This trade is going to change the landscape of the NBA as a generational type power-forward is going to be on the move. The Pelicans need to act now as the trades are hot instead of waiting on a trade and the value of him will go down, like the Butler trade where the Timberwolves could've gotten 4 first round picks.
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