An ESPN radio host has claimed that Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis wants to return to the franchise, according to a report from Lakers Wire on Sunday.
The report, authored by Robert Marvi, cites an unnamed ESPN radio personality who stated that Davis has expressed a desire to remain with the Lakers long-term. Davis, a nine-time NBA All-Star, has been the subject of trade speculation in recent seasons amid the team's fluctuating playoff performances.
The Lakers acquired Davis in a blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019, and he helped lead the team to an NBA championship in 2020. His current contract runs through the 2024-25 season with a player option for 2025-26.
Neither Davis nor the Lakers organization has publicly commented on the radio host's assertion.
