Some executives in NBA circles think Anthony Davis is looking for reasons to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans rather than leave, but others have already started preparing potential trade packages in return for him, in case Davis turns down a contract extension from the team before his free agency hits in 2020.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Davis' constant commitment to New Orleans has not slowed teams' pursuit of his services, still keeping their eyes on the prize.

“Davis isn't a free agent until 2020, but some teams are already mulling trade packages if Davis passes on an extension the New Orleans Pelicans can offer him next summer. This is the option that raises goosebumps among a handful of teams that think they might have a chance at landing Davis. The fact that Davis and the Pelicans are off to a fantastic start and that Davis has continued to be outwardly committed to New Orleans has not slowed this one bit.”

The Boston Celtics have been rumored to be interested in Davis, and while they clearly have the assets to assemble a substantial package in return, they would likely have to pair ways with at least one of their young stars to add Davis to the fold.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the latest to be linked to The Brow, as he recently switched agencies for Klutch Sports, run by LeBron James' longtime friend and business partner Rich Paul. The purple-and-gold are ready to take in Davis as a free agent, giving James the superstar partner they originally intended to bring along.

The Lakers have whiffed waiting for free agents to come to L.A. — recently with Paul George and potentially with Kawhi Leonard, who has gotten off to a good start with the Toronto Raptors since being traded this offseason.