Key takeaways from 2019 NBA Draft Combine including OKC Thunder draft promise
Anthony Davis chatter – trade and otherwise:
Of course, the main topic of conversation on everyone’s mind is still revolving around whether landing Zion will be enough to keep Anthony Davis in New Orleans. The main takeaways from the combine leaks is the Lakers trade options aren’t competitive given the uncertainty of Brandon Ingram‘s health.
And, while the Celtics are said to want Kyrie Irving back the feeling apparently isn’t mutual (read: start looking at potential landing spots for Irving who is keen to exit Bean Town aka Knicks? Um didn’t I call that last October?).
I asked teams that question -- almost all said Celtics with a Tatum and Brown package, the problem is Boston feels like Kyrie is leaving, so emptying the cupboard for Davis isn't as appealing. https://t.co/Yr4wl467CA
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) May 18, 2019
Moreover, for as much as Boston has the assets and picks to land Davis if he insists on a trade the presumed asking price would be Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and picks. The issue is with Irving likely bolting that would leave Boston with AD, Gordon Hayward and not much else.
No doubt there will be Nets and Clippers trade suggestions surfacing over the next month along with a few other squads.
Ultimately, the tug of war of the Pelicans who want to re-sign Davis and his desire to pack his Looney Toons shirt will wage on especially leading up to Draft Night.