NEW ORLEANS–All-star Pelicans forward Anthony Davis is asking to leave the franchise.
According to an ESPN report, Davis’ agent Rich Paul has notified the Pelicans that Davis has no intention of signing a contract extension. The report also says Davis has asked the team to trade him.
Agent Rich Paul has notified the New Orleans Pelicans that All-NBA forward Anthony Davis has no intention of signing a contract extension if and when presented and that he has requested a trade, Paul told ESPN on Monday.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 28, 2019
“Anthony wants to be traded to a team that allows him the chance to win consistently and compete for a championship,” Paul said.
Rich Paul to ESPN on a preferred destination for Anthony Davis: “Anthony wants to be traded to a team that allows him the chance to win consistently and compete for a championship.”
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 28, 2019