LeBron James: Lakers star causing URGENCY on Anthony Davis, demanding a trade now
LEBRON JAMES is putting pressure on the Los Angeles Lakers to get a trade done for Anthony Davis before the February 7 deadline.
That's according to former NBA star Jalen Rose, who suggests the Lakers need to get a deal done to appease James.
Davis made it clear that he wanted to leave the Pelicans by handing in a trade request last month.
That put the Lakers on red alert to put together a trade offer, and have already contacted New Orleans with a first package.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports the offer included Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Rajon Rondo, Micheal Beasley and a first-round pick.
New Orleans were said to be underwhelmed by the offer and have not yet responded.
But with James just getting back from the longest injury lay-off of his career and the Lakers currently outside the playoffs, the clock is ticking.
And Rose believes the Lakers can't wait any time in making small-time offers.
"There can't be any patience," Rose said on the NBA Countdown.
"LeBron James is in his 16th season, just had a groin injury and just missed 17 games.
"LeBron James played 82 games last year, he's missing a game tonight because of load management.
"That means there needs to be a sense of urgency.
"Which is why you can't pump fake when you're calling the Pelicans.
"You can't even mention these names: Rondo, Lance or Beasley.
"Here's what's going to get the deal done, give me Kuzma, Ingram, Ball and/or Wagner because I need to take KCP's money."
He added: "The problem for the Lakers is KCP. His deal actually makes this happen.
"When he's the major player in a deal, unlike a Clint Cappella, New Orleans has to be patient because you don't want to take him as a headline in theory to get all of these other young players on your squad.
"I think the Pelicans do not do a deal between now and the deadline."