NBA News Roundup, Monday, May 6th: Anthony Davis could join the New York Knicks, DeMarcus Cousins set for return, and more 

The second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs are currently the talk of the basketball world, although there is no shortage of other stories emerging from around the league.

A number of teams are preparing for potentially pivotal offseasons, and the upcoming NBA draft is just six weeks away. Meanwhile, a number of the league's leading stars continue to be linked with trades, and the likes of Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard will also hit free-agency in the coming weeks.

So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here are the biggest news stories and rumors you need to know for May 6th.

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The Knicks could move for Anthony Davis

New Orleans Pelicans v Dallas Mavericks

After spending his entire seven-year NBA career with the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony Davis is expected to move on this summer. The 26-year-old tried to force a trade away from the Pelicans ahead of the February trade deadline, and while a move to the Lakers didn't happen, the Pelicans will feel pressured to trade their star asset ahead of his 2020 free agency.

The Lakers and Celtics have been widely reported as the two teams in contention to pull off a deal for the All-Star, although Matt Burke of Metro Bet is reporting that the Knicks could still emerge as contenders for Davis' signature:

There are bound to be more teams this summer that are interested in pulling off a Davis trade, in addition to the Lakers, including the Celtics and potentially the Bulls, Knicks, and even the Sixers.

If the Bulls or Knicks do not win the lottery and subsequently Zion Williamson then there will be immediate pressure to flip the pick for something bigger, particularly in New York if the team goes into a win-now scenario with Kevin Durant.

During the 18/19 season, Davis averaged 25.9 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, although he was frustrated as the Pelicans once again missed out on the postseason.

Draymond Green backs Steph Curry to improve ahead of Game 4

Golden State Warriors v Houston Rockets - Game Three

The Golden State Warriors currently hold a 2-1 series advantage over the Houston Rockets, although Steph Curry's performances have been a major concern for Steve Kerr's team. Entering Game 4, Curry has shot only 8-for-32 from beyond the arc, and many blamed the two-time MVP for the Warriors' failure to defeat Houston in Game 3.

However, despite Curry's recent dip in form, Draymond Green is confident that the 31-year-old will bounce back in Game 4:

I think Steph has a good balance of beating himself up and just moving on with life. And I think that's important. It's part of the reason he's the shooter that he is. I think if you talk to anyone who plays basketball, the toughest thing is to miss shots and keep shooting.

Your confidence wavers, you start to think -- Steph will miss four in a row and then heat-check the fifth one. Like from 35 feet. I don't know if that's good or bad, but it works for him. So I know he don't make too much of it. Probably it's going to lead to some aggressiveness, and we like when he's aggressive so I think he'll be fine.

DeMarcus Cousins could still return this season

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors

DeMarcus Cousins suffered a quad injury during Game 2 of the Warriors' first-round series with the Clippers. The All-Star was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the season, and it appeared that Cousins had made his final appearance in a Golden State jersey.

However, Mercury News is reporting that Cousins recently started participating in light shooting drills, and Steve Kerr believes that the 28-year-old could still feature in the playoffs:

It's a possibility he could be back (Damian Jones). Same with DeMarcus. Kerr said on Sunday. He's coming along pretty well. We'll just wait and see.

After failing to receive any major contract offers last summer, Cousins signed a one-year $5.3 million deal with the Warriors. During the regular season, Cousins averaged 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game and the center is expected to exit the team following the completion of the postseason.