Lonzo Ball 'Excited to Get Started' With Pelicans After Anthony Davis Trade

Lonzo Ball wasn't surprised when he was traded by the Lakers earlier this summer as part of their deal with the Pelicans.

But he's ready for a "fresh start" with New Orleans after he was part of a blockbuster deal that sent him, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, the draft rights to No. 4 overall pick De'Andre Hunter, two first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and cash in exchange for Anthony Davis. Los Angeles also sent Moritz Wagner, Isaac Bonga, Jemerrio Jones and a second-round pick to the Wizards as part of the deal.

"I was kind of excited, honestly," Ball told ESPN. "I kind of figured someone was going to get moved soon enough. I knew Anthony Davis wanted to come bad. Anytime you can get a…