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- Anthony Davis' trade request has come at the worst possible time for the Boston Celtics.
- Under NBA rules, the Celtics cannot trade for Davis until the offseason.
- Kyrie Irving recently backed off his commitment to re-sign with the Celtics this summer, and Irving is viewed as a critical piece in convincing Davis to re-sign with the Celtics in 2020.
- If Irving is a threat to leave in the offseason and the Celtics can't land a trade for Davis, the path to championship contention may suddenly be thrown for a loop, along with the future of the franchise.
Anthony Davis' trade request from the New Orleans Pelicans has spread across the NBA in ways the league has arguably never seen.
It's rare for a star like Davis to become available. He's already an All-NBA player, just 25 years old, and has nearly a year and a half left on his contract. Virtually every team has taken stock of what they could offer the Pelicans in return for Davis.
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See Also:
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- The Lakers could be backed into a corner by Anthony Davis' trade request and forced to throw the kitchen sink at the Pelicans
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