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NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Has A Reason Why He May Sign A Shorter Deal With The Lakers

Nico Martinez
Jan 10, 2020
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The matter of Anthony Davis’ free agency has the whole league on edge. After being traded to L.A. just this past summer, he has outright refused to make any long-term commitment to the franchise.

This fact has drawn a lot of questions about his upcoming free agency. Will he consider a move? Do the Lakers have to persuade him? Will his deal be short term?

According to Bill Oram of The Athletic, some people familiar with the Lakers’ inner workings expect Davis to sign a three-year contract, instead of the five-year, $202 million deal he can sign on July 1.

Some inside the Lakers anticipate Davis might pass on a five-year contract in favor of a three-year deal with a player option in the third year, similar to the contract Kawhi Leonard signed with the Clippers last summer. That would allow Davis to hit free agency in 2022, when he would be just 29, and still in his prime, and James would be 37 going on 38. 

For Davis, it’s all about security. He wants to make a ton of money but also wants a way out if things don’t live up to his expectations. At 35-years-old now, LeBron James won’t be able to produce at this level for much longer.

In a few years, when Bron’s time is up, Davis might be ready to reconsider his options.

Plus, in the event the Lakers big man opts out of the final year of the deal in the summer of 2022, he will already have completed 10 NBA seasons, thus allowing him to sign a deal worth up to 35 percent of his team’s salary cap.

There is a plan here, and Davis clearly plans to see it through.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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