In this week’s installment of our NBA Power Rankings, we take a closer look at the potential of Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers
Over the last few weeks, as the New Orleans Pelicans continue to struggle as a team overall, one of the biggest storylines that has heated up has been the “where will Anthony Davis land next” one.
And while he’s still under contract for the next two years, there’s a chance that Davis could hit the trade block as soon as this summer. On July 1, the Pelicans will have a chance to offer Davis the supermax contract extension. If he would to decline to sign it during the summer, the Pelicans would likely open the phones for the bidding war.
And the recent reports haven’t helped the Pelicans’ front either, which have linked him and LeBron James together for a possibly union with the Los Angeles Lakers.
So as the Lakers continue to perform better than expected in year one of LeBron in LA, I can’t help but think that they are currently playing with house money this season with their eyes squarely on what could be this summer.
Is Anthony Davis to the Lakers less than a year from actually coming to fruition? It’s looking more and more likely. Here is this week’s NBA Power Rankings, as we head into the holiday season.