NBA Trade Rumors: Pelicans Reveal Counter Offer For Anthony Davis

The New Orleans Pelicans are in no hurry to deal Anthony Davis, but they are aware that the all-star center's heart is already wandering to somewhere else. With the Los Angeles Lakers obviously his prime destination, Dell Demps and company are reportedly set to reveal what they want.

The Lakers had initially sent five offers to the Pelicans. Among the names included were Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram and Ivica Zubac together with a first-round pick, the Los Angeles Times reported. The Pelicans did not respond to that offer, but both camps are expected to discuss everything by next week.

According to a report by ESPN, the Pelicans were underwhelmed by the offer. Aside from the young stars, Rajon Rondo and Michael Beasley were said to be included among the players New Orleans could consider.

And while the Lakers are trying to come up with another deal for the Pelicans, the Boston Celtics have joined the fray in what is perceived as a stalling tactic. It is no secret that many decry the potential move to the Lakers -- the only team where he plans to sign a long-term deal. This was covered in full in a previous post.

Hence, it all boils down to what would interest the Pelicans enough to deal off Davis. In another report from the LA Times, New Orleans may reportedly ask for two first-round picks and add another Pelican player to the deal, according to unnamed sources.

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Lakers may be in the market for another piece: a shooter. It is no secret that Los Angeles has been atrocious from the outside and one player they are said to be eyeing is Reggie Bullock of the Detroit Pistons.

Already in the second year of his deal with the Pistons, Bullock ranks 14th in the NBA with 2.5 three-point baskets per game and is shooting 38.3-percent from beyond the arc. He could be a big help to the Lakers who are ranked 27th in the NBA, making only 33.7 percent of their three-point shots thus far.

The next couple of days will be interesting, especially for the Lakers. The only question is who they will successfully net by the NBA trade deadline.