Report: Lakers, Celtics jump line in push for Davis

Anthony Davis could be on the move soon, with the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics pushing to the front of the line for the disgruntled New Orleans Pelicans' big man.

ESPN reported on Wednesday that the Lakers have opened talks with the Pelicans and are attempting to use the No 4 overall pick in the June 20 draft to add a veteran that could be sent to New Orleans. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has been in on a Davis deal for months and already has a strong working relationship with New Orleans vice-president of basketball operations David Griffin. Boston is thought to be dangling a package of players and picks that would more adequately meet the list of demands Griffin has shared with rival teams.

Second-year standout Jayson Tatum and multiple picks in the draft - the Celtics own picks 14, 20 and 22 - could compel Griffin to move Davis, but it might take a third team to jump in for a deal to make sense for all involved.