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Sources: Anthony Davis declines Lakers' extension offer – Yahoo Sports, Yahoo.com

Sources: Anthony Davis declines Lakers' extension offer – Yahoo Sports, Yahoo.com


LOS ANGELES – The Lakers offered their star forward Anthony Davis a four-year, $ million max extension on Tuesday, but they were informed that he will be bypassing an in-season extension in favor of entering unrestricted free agency in July, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The decision was made out of salary -cap implications and because Davis wants to solely focus on this season, sources said.

Davis holds a $ 30. 7 million player option for the – season that he is expected to decline in order to hit the open market, sources said.

Davis ‘agent, Rich Paul, delivered the news to the Lakers’ front office after the team’s shootaround in pre paration for Tuesday night’s game against the New York Knicks, sources said.

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. 7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks this season. (AP Photo / Ringo HW Chiu)

No one within league circles anticipates Davis leaving the Lakers after one season.Davis waived his no-trade clause to complete the blockbuster deal that sent him to LA from New Orleans last summer, and in doing so, he was restricted from signing an extension for six months.

Jan. 7 is the day the restriction is removed.

Now, the six-time All-Star will be eligible to receive a five-year, $ million max contract in the summer.

As the overwhelming early favorite for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, Davis has helped the Lakers to a – 7 start, which places them atop the Western Conference.

His presence has catapulted the franchise to instant championship contender status. With his contract situation a little more clear now, all that’s left is the pursuit of a title.

On the season, Davis is averaging 7 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.6 blocks per game.

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