With the season almost at the halfway point, recent Lakers rumors have been about the trade deadline and the upcoming summer.
The Lakers made a big trade last summer to acquire Anthony Davis. While no extension was worked out after trading for him, the Lakers are under the impression that he isn’t going to be going anywhere.
However, due to the way the CBA is set up, it doesn’t make sense for Davis to take an extension now. Recently, Davis turned down the Lakers’ four-year max offer. Davis will be a free agent this summer, and while he is expected to re-sign, he might not take the five-year deal that will be available to him after the season.