Anthony Davis is eligible to sign an extension with the Lakers until the start of the 2023-24 season. It’s been reported that Los Angeles is not rushing in getting the deal done.
Despite this, it appears that the Purple and Gold are interested in retaining the superstar and might be working on the extension now.
“I wish the CBA allowed us to talk about negotiations … but there’s pretty strict rules around that,” Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said about Davis’ contract, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “So can’t really talk about contracts and negotiations, but couldn’t think more highly of Anthony Davis as a Laker and as a player. He’s helped deliver a championship to our franchise.
“He’s been an incredible captain and leader. We saw last year, willing to play through a hard foot injury to get our team to the Western Conference finals. So, just love having him as a part of our team.”
Davis will enter the fifth and final year of his five-year contract next season. The 30-year-old power forward is set to earn $43 million next year.
