Lakers big man Anthony Davis is set to decline his player option for next season, paving the way for him to sign a lucrative long-term deal with Los Angeles. Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported on Davis’ decision on Sunday.
Yahoo Sources: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is officially declining his $28.7 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 16, 2020
In October, The Athletic’s Shams Charania outlined the type of deals that Davis is likely to explore with the Lakers once he declines his player option.