Pelican reaches a deal with the Lakers
According to NBA reporter Adrian wojnarowski (Wo Shen), the pelican reached a deal with the Lakers, Anthony Davis was sent to the Lakers, and the Lakers sent out lanzo Bauer, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three first round draft rights, including the No. 4 signing in this draft. According to NBA reporter Bobby marks, due to the rules, Davis's transaction can be officially completed as early as July 6. The Lakers can release a lot of salary space on July 1.
But to the Lakers' disadvantage, Davis said he would test the free market after a season.
Davis's contract expires in the summer of 2021, with the 2020-21 season as the player option.
However, the Lakers have the bird right of Davis (byrd clause). Davis can sign a five-year contract with the Lakers with a starting salary of 30% and an annual increase of 8%, while if he changes to another team, he can only sign a four-year contract with a starting salary of 30% and an increase of 5%.