Celtics Trade Rumors: Boston remains the most attractive partner for Anthony Davis | Bleacher's report

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According to sources, the Boston Celtics are the most attractive business partner for the New Orleans pelicans in the Anthony Davis competition, according to the Boston Heraldof Steve Bulpett.

The current collective agreement prevented Boston from acquiring Davis prior to the February 2019 trading deadline, as Kyrie Irving and he both played with designated player extensions.

This is no longer a problem, however, as Irving must become a free agent this dead season.

Davis asked publicly an exchange at the end of January in the hope of being transferred before the deadline. While Los Angeles pelicans and Lakers have engaged in public negotiations, no deal has been reached. New Orleans general manager Dell Demps was fired about a week after the deadline. Los Angeles President Magic Johnson resigned at the end of the regular season.

Bulpett announced that the new Executive Vice President of Pelicans basketball operations, David Griffin, was planning to meet Davis over the next week to convince the All-Star six times to change his mind. It is worth mentioning that New Orleans won the NBA Lottery 2019 draw Tuesday, giving the team the right to designate the Duke Zion Williamson phenomenon next month.

If Davis remains determined to leave the Big Easy, the AD contest will warm up during the summer.

The Lakers – who occupy the fourth overall pick – will likely attempt again against Davis, but sources in New Orleans told Bulpett that the team "will not do" with L.A. after the fiasco. The New York Knicks could focus on the third choice, although their goal is to recruit potential autonomous agents such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Boston may not be one of the top five, but has the ability to build a mix of selection projects and talent. The Celtics have selected three first-round selections (# 14, 20, and 22) this year and also have some promising players, including Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

However, Davis' father, Anthony Davis Sr., clearly explained to ESPN.com Before the trade deadline, Ramona Shelburne did not want her son to play for Boston after the way the organization was dealing with former star Isaiah Thomas. Davis himself, however, has reported that the Celtics are "on my list":

L & # 39; athletics Frank Isola On Tuesday, the Celtics were hoping to sign a new contract with Irving, and team chairman Danny Ainge said landing from Davis would give him some assurance of that.