Although the New Orleans Pelicans were coming off a season in which they reached the second round of the NBA Playoffs, speculation was beginning to bubble over how much longer Anthony Davis would remain with the franchise.
He signed a five-year contract extension in July 2015, and is eligible for a five-year, $240 million deal this year. However, through his agent Rich Paul, Davis has already informed the Pelicans he will not sign another extension and is looking to be traded.
While that was welcomed news to the Los Angeles Lakers, among others, time is of the essence as the NBA trade deadline looms on Feb.