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.
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
The Pelicans are looking for three-team deals:
Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram
Kyle Kuzma
Marcus Smart
Gordon Hayward
Al Horford
The Pelicans want to get a deal done a couple of days before the draft:
Danny Ainge
Kyrie Irving
