Of course, it takes two teams to agree to a deal. If the Pelicans ultimately decide that they won’t do a deal with the Lakers, even if they offer everything they have, there won’t be anything the Lakers can do. Don’t underestimate the power of a general manager not wanting to appear to his peers as if he was bullied. Especially by the Lakers.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 31, 2019 20:37 UTC