NBA B / R experts give the best of their commercial offers with Anthony Davis | Bleacher's report

Anthony Davis the sound continues to dominate the NBA, and according to Shams Charania athletics and stadium, the pelicans of New Orleans officially listening.

David Griffin, executive vice president of basketball operations, has accepted the inevitable and change his airBleacher Report has asked nine NBA editors to propose the best offer that eight different teams can offer in New Orleans.

The New York Knicks receive: Anthony Davis

The pelicans of New Orleans receive: No. 3 overall, Kevin Knox, Dennis Smith Jr., Allonzo Trier, Frank Ntilikina, Lance Thomas, first-round pick 2021, first-round pick 2023

The Knicks must make an offer to Davis without having the certainty to sign several stars in free affiliation. Even if they land Kevin Durant, he alone will not be enough to lead the current young core through the playoffs.

New York should not hesitate to include choice # 3 (presumably RJ Barrett) and Kevin Knox, because no level of certainty is tied to one or the other. Both have interrogation points. And assuming the plan is to immediately start competing by adding Davis, the Knicks should be in good standing, including one or more future top players.

Depending on the leverage of the Knicks, which will be determined by the competing bids received by New Orleans, New York should also be willing to include Allonzo Trier, Frank Ntilikina and Dennis Smith Jr. With regard to Smith and Ntilikina , the Knicks would ideally want a more reliable veteran leader to play with Davis, anyway. New Orleans would consider a package including the world number three, Knox, Smith, Trier, Ntilikina and the Picks.

It would be difficult if New Orleans asked Mitchell Robinson. The Knicks have to draw the line at some point. Robinson has unveiled an elite defensive potential that could be extremely valuable, especially in the case of a contract with a beginner.

The Knicks can oppose No. 3, Robinson and the future player of the first round, but offering all their vaults to a player (who has never won) would not be recommended.

– Jonathan Wasserman

The Los Angeles Lakers receive: Anthony Davis

Pelicans receive: Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, Moritz Wagner and Isaac Bonga, choice # 4 of 2019

The Lakers pass for Davis must only be good enough to beat the other contenders. The Knicks may be willing to include everyone in their list, but can they beat the Lakers in terms of desirable talent? Not if the Pelicans value players like Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart (perhaps with Moritz Wagner and Isaac Bonga) compared to others like Kevin Knox and Dennis Smith Jr.

Unlike former leader Earvin "Magic" Johnson at the trading deadline, the Lakers do not intend to bet against themselves. The hiring of assistant coach Jason Kidd suggests that there is a young player that the team intends to keep, that is Lonzo Ball well.

The Lakers really like Kyle Kuzma, so he becomes a variable here. But Johnson did not have the # 4 choice to offer in February, which should dramatically improve the quality of the Lakers offer.

-Eric Pincus

(Substitute) The Lakers receive: Anthony Davis, Solomon Hill

Pelicans receive: Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Choice # 4

In February, ESPN.com Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Lakers "offer several young players, including Ball, Ingram and Kuzma, as well as draft selections and a Pelicans pay cut," in exchange for Davis. This agreement has obviously not been concluded and many things have changed in the last four months, but this agreement is still possible.

On the one hand, we now know that the Lakers have the # 4 choice in what can only be a three player project. This asset may be a little less valuable now, although the Lakers have won seven lottery spots. And now, Ingram and Ball present a potential risk of injury that was not so obvious at the time.

But the Lakers still have room to help the Pelicans pay Salomon Hill's salary. And Ball alone could be the most intriguing prospect of New Orleans. Coach Alvin Gentry is proud of the idea of ​​a couple Ball / Jrue Holiday, according to Andrew Lopez of Times-Picayune (via ESPN Los Angeles). And it's not hard to see why. Ball has a unique combination of size, defense, passing and twists for his position. If his shot comes, he and Holiday could be a backfield without a position that causes problems for his opponents on both sides.

-Andy Bailey

Boston Celtics To Receive: Anthony Davis

Pelicans receive: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, choice # 14 of 2019, choice # 22 of 2019

It looks like the Celtics are the longest-linked Davis team, which means we've heard all the possible permutations of an exchange between Boston and New Orleans in the last 12 months. There is no mystery about the potential elements of an agreement, at least with regard to the main assets.

To get something, Boston should give up Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and some first-round players. Let's say that this year's selections # 14 and # 22 are accurate. This package may not be better than what the Lakers can offer, but there is no sneeze.

Although the sketch of the commercial parameters is not complicated, the decision from Boston's point of view to propose or not something is heavy. It all depends on Kyrie Irving's decision as an independent agency. If he escaped, would that mean that Davis is a certain rent for a year? And if so, should the Celtics give up so quickly their most valuable young pieces? In the worst case, the Celtics could end up without AD, Irving, Brown, Tatum, and Smart in the summer of 2020. And given the chemistry and leadership issues of last season, it is difficult to get the job done. be certain that they would like to return to Irving. .

The Toronto Raptors surrendered their assets for a single guaranteed Kawhi Leonard year, but this was a completely different situation, a situation that should not guide Boston's thinking at this time. The Raptors made DeMar DeRozan (playing on a bad contract), Jakob Poeltl and what they knew to be a late first player. If Leonard leaves, it will only trigger the reconstruction that Toronto was planning anyway. Davis giving up Boston after just one season would be very different and much more damaging to the Celtics' long-term plans.

Walk slightly, Celtics.

-Grant Hughes

L.A. Clippers Receive: Anthony Davis

Pelicans receive: Danilo Gallinari, Showzl Harrell, Jerome Robinson, Choice of first round 2020 (protected by a lottery via PHI), choice of first round 2021 (not protected by MIA), choice of first round 2023 (protected by a lottery via LAC)

The Clippers should already play a major role in this summer 's free agency. Imagine what Davis could do with his recruitment efforts.

L.A. must be careful not to empty the young players' closet completely as Davis is under contract for another year. The Clips have done a remarkable job of putting together a competitive list while retaining draft picks and talent.

Instead, the Clippers should offer a package based heavily on draft picks while preserving rookie star back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Landry Shamet, if possible.

Three first-round picks should draw pelicans' attention, while Danilo Gallinari (19.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 43.3% vs. three), Showzl Harrell (16.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 61 , 5% on the field) and Jerome Robinson (13th overall pick). in 2018) help pelicans stay competitive now and for years to come.

-Greg Swartz

Toronto raptors receive: Anthony Davis, E & # 39; Twaun Moore, 2019 seconds (via DEN), 2020 seconds (via MIL)

Pelicans receive: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Serge Ibaka, 2020 first (TOR) *

The Toronto Raptors are a black horse contender in the arms race to acquire Davis and probably will not get involved at all. They are tied to a match each in the finals of the NBA and Kevin Durant is absent for the third match and maybe longer. They have a legitimate chance to win the series. However, if the Raptors were to be shy, strengthening their lineup with the addition of Davis could ensure the return of Kawhi Leonard and, ultimately, allow them to cross the threshold of the championship.

It would be a calculated risk to move from Pascal Siakam to a potential year of ANNOUNCEMENT. Anyway, Leonard can look for heavenly pastures in the City of Angels. So it is probably more logical that the Raptors send the expiring contracts of Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka and build from scratch around Siakam.

But we have already seen Masai Ujiri play with fire.

If Leonard stays and the Raptors execute this transaction for Davis, they will form an opening day with Kyle Lowry, Danny Green, Leonard, Davis and Marc Gasol, along with Fred VanVleet and E & # 39; Twaun Moore to add some shots . Including Moore in the deal allows them to get ceiling relief compared to Norman Powell, who is still three years old and $ 32.6 million left over. They will need any leeway to re-sign Danny Green and complete their list.

The price of this package is Siakam, but OG Anunoby and Powell give a solid depth to the Pelicans in the wing where they had trouble finding contributors. Ibaka offers the Pelicans an immediate operational center to play alongside Sion. future capital of the first round.

* The draft 2020 Raptors can only be exchanged after the draft 2019.

–Preston Ellis

Brooklyn Nets To Receive: Anthony Davis

Pelicans receive: Jarrett Allen, Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert, choice n ° 15 (selected by the nets), choice of the first round of 2020 (protection among the first four)

The alleged pursuit of Davis by the Nets counts in the order of events. They will have the space to absorb his full salary, but the amount they send will have to vary according to whether they are still planning to take a plunge into free will.

Working in Allen Crabbe's expiring contract would allow them to easily negotiate a dollar-for-dollar exchange that would not reduce their spending power. Asking the Pelicans to take charge of him would also be a big request, although it is not totally unreasonable if they seek to get an agreement before the draft.

Something in this sense seems more realistic.

This transaction costs the Nets just over $ 11 million in maximum space. They would still have a leeway of more than $ 19 million while they would hold the position of Dr. Angelo Russell 's free agent, with an outside chance of earning money in. negotiating a Crabbe salary dump.

One idea: topple him, choice number 27 and, if necessary, number 31 among the Cavaliers for the partially guaranteed contract of JR Smith ($ 3.9 million). This would give them the opportunity to acquire Davis, sign Russell again and search for another stand-alone star player.

By extending their offer to meet the higher demands of New Orleans, this idea could be rejected. The Nets have other assets to seduce the Pelicans (Joe Harris, Rodions Kurucs, Dzanan Musa), but mortgage their holdings to avoid any additional risk of disenchanting Davis before his own free agency in 2020.

-Dan Favale

Denver Nuggets receive: Anthony Davis

Pelicans receive: Gary Harris, Malik Beasley and Michael Porter Jr., two future first-round picks

The Nuggets, who have just played their first playoff game in six years and won second place in the Western Conference, are in a unique position: they could send one of the best young players in the NBA for another year of growth, or they could remove some of these parts for a one year lease at Davis and stay in a good position if it does not stay.

To associate Davis with Nikola Jokic would give them the deadliest pitch in the league and hanging on young goalkeeper Jamal Murray would ensure that the alignment is not one-dimensional. If Davis pulled out, they would still have the Jokic-Murray core to build and would be well positioned to stay in the playoff group for years to come. With an excellent coach at Michael Malone, a talented young team and a strong culture, they would have strong arguments to present to Davis for it to remain in the long run.

For pelicans, this agreement is also very useful. They would find Gary Harris, who was teaming with Jrue Holiday in the backcourt, and a nice piece of bench at Malik Beasley. Michael Porter Jr. allegedly flew in the air. He had missed all of his rookie season with a back injury, but he still had some advantages if he could stay in shape in the future. This agreement would make them immediately competitive with Zion Williamson and would greatly help to prevent them from wasting his time like Davis's.

-Sean Highkin

Philadelphia 76ers receive: Anthony Davis

Pelicans receive: Ben Simmons, Zhaire Smith, choice # 34 in 2019

No one else offers a talent like Ben Simmons. Nitpick his non-rider anything you want; Just realize that's the only part of his game open to criticism.

Its defensive malleability allows it to check positions 1 to 4, or even 5 in one point. His offensive weapon as a 6 "floor general is just as absurd as one might think.He opened his career with an average of 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists at his two previous seasons, player to do it.

The Simmons Slot Machine, alongside Zion Williamson, and New Orleans would present two walking imbalances, both 22 and under. Add Zhaire Smith to the mix, and the Big Easy would have bounced back as we have not seen since the Lob City summit.

As for the Sixers, they just took huge risks for Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris – think they would not roll the dice on a real-life Monstar?

Davis is 26 years old and his career efficiency is superior to that of all unnamed people LeBron James or Michael Jordan. Join Davis with Joel Embiid. You may have just written Chapter 1 of the post – small ball era of the Association.

Zach Buckley