Six months after making their blockbuster trade, the Toronto Raptors could come into play regarding the acquisition of Anthony Davis.
On Monday, the league received some shocking, though highly anticipated, news. A clear-cut superstar has requested a trade from his team and even though they are not favorites, the Toronto Raptors could emerge as a potential landing spot.
That player is no other than Anthony Davis, who seems to be fed up with his team’s inability to compete, as he looks to play for a long-term contender.
The New Orleans Pelicans have consistently tried to bring the sufficient aid for Davis, with their biggest achievement being a conference semifinals loss last season. The Pelicans have traded for Jrue Holiday and DeMarcus Cousins, who were All-Stars, and have also brought in Nikola Mirotic and Julius Randle, two great pieces to have.
Unfortunately, in the wild wild West, you don’t just have to be good to compete, you have to be great. Now at 25, Davis will be looking elsewhere to bring him that desperately wanted championship run that he so deserves.
ESPN story on agent Rich Paul informing New Orleans that All-NBA star Anthony Davis won't sign an extension and wants a trade. https://t.co/7e7FCVKHAy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 28, 2019
Davis is a five-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA First Team member and has led the league in blocks three times — all accomplished before turning 26 years old. Some would even argue that he is the best player in the league, as LeBron James is slowly getting older and MVP-favorite James Harden certainly lacks defensive skills.
As we slowly approach the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline on Feb. 7, the Toronto Raptors could emerge as a potential destination for the Brow They certainly have the pieces to offer and would be a perfect place for Davis to contend for an NBA championship.
If the Pelicans decide to move him before next Thursday rather than wait for the summer, here is a trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Toronto Raptors centered around the superstar big man.