Lakers advised to drop Anthony Davis reunion talk after Kessler deal

LakeShowLife's Tyler Watts argues the Lakers shouldn't chase Anthony Davis even as Washington holds off on an extension. Davis has a guaranteed $58.5M left plus a $62.8M player option, a price Watts says the Lakers won't touch.

He notes Los Angeles already locked in Walker Kessler on a four-year, $129.4M deal to be its long-term center. The Athletic reported earlier that Davis and the Wizards won't discuss an extension until the 2026-27 season, fueling the speculation.

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