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New Orleans Pelicans: Examining the trade market for Anthony Davis

By Jonathan Macri

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 23: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 23: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against Houston Rockets at the Smoothie King Center on February 23, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 11: Teammates DeMarcus Cousins #0 and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 11, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 11: Teammates DeMarcus Cousins #0 and Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 11, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

The Haul Would Be Massive

Should they decide to move Anthony Davis next summer, he will still have two years left on his contract before a player option that he’s almost certain to opt out of.

Davis is just 24 years old and just made First Team All-NBA. You can count the times on one hand that a player this talented, established and young has been traded.

The Pelicans will require a return of at least one prime lottery pick, one can’t miss young player, and likely one more piece – either a solid pick or intriguing young piece. With no incentive to win now, they will not be interested in taking back veterans that will make them more competitive, save for those on expiring contracts to make the salaries work.

With that in mind…

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