REPORT: Magic Johnson Has Presented The Pelicans With 5 Trade Scenarios Including Multiple Players

January 31, 2019, 2:48pm EST (Updated: January 14, 2023, 3:58pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Earlier this week, it was reported that New Orleans Pelicans GM Dell Demps was not returning calls of Lakers GM Rob Pelinka in regards of trades for Anthony Davis, who requested a trade on Monday.

I guess it took for Magic Johnson to call, because the phone call was returned and the Lakers great has reportedly presented the Pelicans with 5-different trade scenarios.

Lakers and Pelicans executives have connected on the phone concerning Anthony Davis, league sources tell ESPN. They're expected to talk again prior to next week's trade deadline.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 31, 2019

Lakers president Magic Johnson and the Lakers then presented five different trade scenarios to Demps on Wednesday and are waiting to hear back from Demps about which interest him the most, per sources.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) January 31, 2019

Lakers want to get deal done and have no plans on trying to outbid Celtics during the summer because Lakers will then pursue other free agents besides AD.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) January 31, 2019

Sources: Lakers let Demps know one of trade scenarios would include Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac, No. 1 pick, per source.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) January 31, 2019