The Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors are two surprise teams that could acquire New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly offered the Pelicans everyone on their roster except for star small forward LeBron James. However, New Orleans isn't really that interested in the Lakers' trade package and is looking for a better offer.
Windhorst speculates the Raptors could offer the Pelicans a package centered around Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby and draft picks, while the Nuggets could offer rookie Michael Porter Jr., Gary Harris and Jamal Murray.
The risk the Raptors and Nuggets would be taking is that Anthony Davis has reportedly made it clear behind the scenes he will only sign an extension with the Lakers. Davis can become a free agent in the summer of 2020.
However, there's a way for Toronto and Denver to protect themselves in that case.
If either team does trade for Davis, they can play this season out and see how far The Brow can take them. Then, after the season ends, they can trade Davis and acquire assets back for him which they lost when they initially traded for AD.
Pairing Anthony Davis with Kawhi Leonard in Toronto or Nikola Jokic in Denver would be really fun to watch, even if it does turn out to be a rental.
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