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LaVar Ball has made it clear that he does not want his son, Lonzo Ball, being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a potential deal that would send Anthony Davis to the Lakers, and the Pelicans reciprocate his feelings.
According to Fletcher Mackel of WDSU, the Pelicans want no part of the family circus that Lonzo would bring:
Many in Pelicans hierarchy really like Lonzo. I know many envision (d) he and Jrue as an excellent backcourt.
But I’m told LaVar has wrecked any chance of Lonzo being part of potential Lakers trade with NOLA.
Pelicans “want no part of the Ball circus.” 🎪 https://t.co/eOqkrmYpBd
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) February 5, 2019
So, basically, the Pelicans absolutely had interest in Lonzo until LaVar spoke up and squashed it.
Magic Johnson already had issues with LaVar, but imagine how he feels about him now?
This could potentially be a pretty big snag in a Davis trade, as Ball is one of the top young assets that the Lakers have on their roster. Without him, it's hard to imagine Los Angeles having enough to get a deal done.
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There is an alternative, though.
LaVar has said he wants Lonzo in Phoenix to play with Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker, and the Suns reportedly have mutual interest in Ball, meaning that they could possibly facilitate a three-way trade between the Lakers and the Pelicans.
Of course, that is easier said than done, as there would be a whole lot of moving parts that would have to fall into place, but you would imagine that that is something Los Angeles will explore.
With the trade deadline expiring on Thursday, time is running out on the Lakers to get a deal done.
Remember: Davis is under Pelicans' team control through the end of next season, so New Orleans can just as well wait until the summer to move him.
