Lakers 'privately agitated' about Anthony Davis All-Star snub

The belief within the Lakers’ organization is that they need to make at least one more move by the Feb. 9 trade deadline to give themselves a legitimate shot at competing for a championship, sources say. The acquisition of Rui Hachimura and the return of Anthony Davis has provided a jolt of energy and a renewed sense of confidence in the locker room, along with some added motivation. -via Bleacher Report / February 3, 2023

Thirty days later, Randolph tweeted that a “source” had told him that Anthony Davis was “likely coming to NY.” Davis is in the third year of a five-year contract he signed with the Lakers, and there has yet to be any indication that he or Los Angeles are interested in a change.  Through a spokesperson, Randolph declined a follow-up interview to discuss how he got his Mitchell reporting wrong. I did, however, get a chance during our interview to ask him about his many erroneous reports.  “I don’t get bad info,” he said. I pointed out how Robinson, contrary to his June report, had indeed re-signed with the Knicks.  -via FoxSports.com / February 3, 2023

“We’re just playing,” Davis said of the looming deadline. “Every team has rumors surrounding it when it comes around to the trade deadline. So we’re just going out competing and whatever happens, happens. If it don’t, we’re in the same situation we’re in now. We feel like we’re getting into a groove.” -via Los Angeles Times / February 3, 2023