Anthony Davis has no reason to regret the trade deal last summer that saw him departing from New Orleans. The superstar big man is now with the Lakers, and his collaboration so far with LeBron James has been fruitful. However, Davis is unlikely to greenlight an extension with Los Angeles in January.
To be clear, that is not because AD is disappointed with where he is at now. In the season, the Lakers may not be invincible, but they are at the top. The team has played 30 games to date, in which Davis figured prominently in 28 matches.
The team's collective efforts resulted in 24 wins, and according to Clutch Points, the signs are saying Los Angeles is en route to easily secure a playoffs berth. Of course, an appearance in the 2020 Finals showdown cannot be ruled unless both Davis and James were taken out from the court by reason of injuries.
That happening is a remote possibility, though, or even Davis suffering a slump on his game. He has been averaging 27.9 points, and his shooting accuracy is at 49.9 percent. AD also spreads out his contribution on the floor, meaning he truly matters on both offensive and defensive ends.
It can be said Davis is on a roll, and he is up for an extension.
Per the same report, citing an ESPN report as its source, the superstar is not rushing on a new contract and will most likely wait out for the free agency period to come into effect.
"Because Davis waived his trade bonus when he moved from New Orleans, both sides had to wait six months to do a new deal. Davis will be eligible to sign a four-year, $146 million contract next month, or he can wait until July to ink a five-year, $202 million with L.A.," the report said.
The likelihood though of Davis jumping to another team is nil. Sure, there might be offers to tempt him out Los Angeles, but the future for the big man looks incredibly bright in Hollywood, and it will take a few more seasons before the thought of getting out will enter his mind.
"This Lakers roster is built to compete for titles, and the teams with 2020 cap space can't offer that immediately," the report added.
According to Fadeaway World, the only way Davis will run to the exit door is if things will start to mess up. The Lakers, however, have no intention to go wrong anytime soon. The team is even working hard to be stronger than ever, which is why NBA veteran Andre Iguodala is on the acquisition list.
And if things go south for the Lakers, restarting is not a problem at all for AD. He is only 26, after all.
