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Pelicans listening to offers for Anthony Davis

The New Orleans Pelicans are finally considering offers for Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis handed in a trade request ahead of the February trade deadline, although the New Orleans Pelicans stood firm and refused a number of offers from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Davis met with newly hired executive vice president David Griffin last week as the Pelicans attempted to convince their star man to reconsider his stance, although The Athletic’s Shams Charania is reporting that the Pelicans will now enter trade talks:

As teams continue placing calls on Anthony Davis, Pelicans and executive VP David Griffin have begun listening to teams, league sources told The Athletic.

Davis can become an unrestricted free agent in 2020, so the Pelicans risk losing him for free if they block another move. During the 18-19 season, Davis averaged 25.9 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game.