LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans in a trade for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and multiple draft picks, according to ESPN.
The trade ends months of speculation that the All-Star Davis would join the Lakers. Rumors of the Lakers trading for Davis picked up during the middle of last regular season, when Davis requested a trade from New Orleans.
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Ball, Ingram, Hart were rumored to be in the trade talks that would send them to the Pelicans.
As part of the deal, the Lakers will give up three first-round draft picks, including the No. 4 draft pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
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The Lakers are coming off a 35-47 in the 2018-2019 season, and missed the playoffs.
The 26-year-old Davis, a six-time All-Star, will be paired with LeBron James, a three-time NBA champion and Finals regular.
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