I found this article.
Really funny.
https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/2/7/18215197/anthony-davis-trade-rumors-pelicans-celtics-deadline
Dearest Pelicans, you sweet fools: do not under any circumstance trust the Celtics to do what is best for the Pelicans in this matter, because what is best for the Pelicans is diametrically opposed to what is best for the Celtics.
I don't really follow the article's reasoning, honestly.
The idea here is simple: the best thing for the Pelicans is to get the best trade return for AD.
The best time to get a return for AD in a trade is when all of the potential bidders for AD are able to make their best offer.
That time will be in June/July when the Celtics are allowed to trade for AD.
Why would you trade your best player when one of the teams with the most assets, who you know wants to make a deal with you, is prevented from making you an offer? That's insane.
Is the Lakers deal not going to be on the table in June/July? Why wouldn't it be?