The asking price for Anthony Davis provides some challenges for Celtics

Trading for Anthony Davis is not a slam dunk decision for the Celtics if Kyrie Irving does not return and the latest report from to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirms as much on Monday afternoon. Wojnarowski highlights the specifics parameters that Pelicans president David Griffin is looking for in a potential deal for Davis — nearly all of which the C's can match against the expected suitors (Knicks, Nets, Lakers, Clippers).

Griffin is pursuing a combination of assets that include an All-Star player, a young player with All-Star potential and two first-round picks, league sources said. Those wants are on a sliding scale. For example, the better the player, the softer the requests on the draft picks -- and vice versa.