Paths of the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks became intertwined two weeks ago when agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports informed the New Orleans Pelicans his client, Anthony Davis, wanted to be traded.
That was followed by Davis and Paul reportedly informing the Pelicans and other teams that the Lakers were the preferred destination. That was later expanded to the Clippers and Knicks, though the Pelicans ultimately kept Davis at the deadline.
While the Lakers aggressively pursued a trade for Davis, it was after the Knicks attempted to engage the Pelicans in a deal that included Kristaps Porzingis as the centerpiece.