NBA Twitter exploded yesterday with the report of the Los Angeles Lakers sending over a new offer to New Orleans in exchange for Anthony Davis, involving several players and draft picks heading to the Pelicans.
Landed in Indy; update on Lakers-Pelicans talks. Magic Johnson, Dell Demps talked twice today, per source. Lakers willing to give Pelicans cap relief for Anthony Davis by taking Solomon Hill for Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Ingram, Rondo, Lance Stephenson, Beasley, 2 1st round picks.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) February 4, 2019
This seems like a hefty haul for the Pelicans, but New Orleans must think they can get a better offer elsewhere, because Dell Demps and the rest of the front office countered with a trade that scores the Pelicans even more draft assets in the future.