It has been expected for years that Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans would head toward a breakup at some point, owing to Davis’ desire to compete for an NBA championship. “Anthony wants to be traded to a team that allows him a chance to win consistently and compete for a championship,” Paul told ESPN. Boston has long been rumoured as the most likely trade destination for Davis, but the Celtics cannot pay out two supermax deals until the summer, meaning the club must either trade away star Kyrie Irving, or wait. For their part, the Pelicans responded on Monday to the trade request. “This past weekend, Anthony Davis’ representatives informed us that Anthony does not wish to sign a contract extension with our team and subsequently has requested a trade.

Source: National Post January 29, 2019 01:41 UTC