LA Lakers superstar Anthony Davis is not expected to sign a contract extension in early 2020, per Bobby Marks of ESPN.
Davis, who joined the Lakers on a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, will be eligible to sign a new contract with the team on January 7.
The versatile power forward is not expected to do that, however the belief is that he will remain with the Lakers after the summer.
“Although an extension is not likely, January 7 marks the first date that Anthony Davis can sign a new contract with the Lakers,” Marks stated.
“Because Davis waived his trade bonus when he moved from New Orleans, both sides had to wait six months to do a new deal. Davis will be eligible to sign a four-year, $146 million contract next month, or he can wait until July to ink a five-year, $202 million with L.A.
Although Davis has been noncommittal about his future, the league-wide expectation is that Davis will be in a Lakers uniform for the foreseeable future. This Lakers roster is built to compete for titles, and the teams with 2020 cap space can’t offer that immediately,” he added.
Davis has been tremendous since the start of the season, averaging 27.9 points (49.9% shooting), 9.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.7 blocks and 1.4 steals.
The Lakers are on top of the Western Conference, with a 24-6 record.
