And … we’re back.



It was only five weeks ago when we were sounding the Anthony Davis alarm bells in this space, chronicling the many reasons why the New Orleans Pelicans were in serious danger of losing their transcendent star. The short version of why we’re here? He wants to contend for a title, doesn’t believe that will happen anytime soon in New Orleans, doesn’t care about the extra $87.3 million the Pelicans can offer in an extension this summer, and is thus ready for a relocation well in advance of his 2020 free agency.



But now that it’s official, with Davis’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, telling Pelicans general manager Dell Demps that his client wants to be traded just in time for the approaching Feb. 7 deadline, it’s worth looking at this situation through the eyes of the people who matter most. These are the power players in this Davis situation, listed in order of perceived level of influence on how the...