Anthony Davis trade grades: Lakers begin title chase; Pelicans exploit LA's desperation

Posted Jun 16, 2019
It finally happened. Anthony Davis is going to be a Laker. The Pelicans agreed to trade Davis to the Lakers on Saturday, as first reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Los Angeles will send Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first-round picks (including this year's No. 4 pick) to New Orleans. Kyle Kuzma will stay in LA. (Sporting News)

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