Two teams reportedly lead Anthony Davis trade pursuit
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The contest to land Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has narrowed to two primary contenders, the New York Post reported Wednesday, citing league sources.
The outlets’ story, dated Jan. 14, 2026, describes the unnamed franchises as the “foremost teams” in ongoing trade conversations. No specific clubs were identified, and details of potential trade packages were not disclosed.
The report notes that interest in the eight-time All-Star remains strong across the league, but executives now view the race as a two-team contest as front offices weigh their options before the trade deadline.
Davis, 32, is in his seventh season with the Lakers after being acquired from New Orleans in 2019. He helped Los Angeles capture the 2020 NBA championship and remains one of the league’s top two-way big men.
According to the Post, discussions are expected to intensify over the next several weeks, though Los Angeles has not publicly committed to moving the forward.
Source: New York Post
