NBA News Roundup, Thursday, May 30th: Anthony Davis could stay at New Orleans, Houston Rockets overhaul and more

After yet another incredible season, the NBA Finals will tip off tonight. Steve Kerr's depleted Golden State side face a Toronto team looking to bring home their first NBA title, and many are backing Kawhi Leonard to demonstrate why people are calling him the best player on the planet.

Elsewhere, the 2019 draft is just weeks away, and teams will be hoping to strike gold by drafting either Zion Williamson or Ja Morant. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis continues to be linked with a blockbuster trade, and a host of stars including Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, and Kemba Walker are about to hit free agency.

So, with plenty happening around the NBA, here are the biggest news stories and rumors you need to know for May 30th.

Houston make entire roster available for trade talks

Chris Paul is among the individuals that the Rockets are keen to move

Earlier this month, the Houston Rockets' quest for a championship was once again ended by the Golden State Warriors. Despite losing Kevin Durant to injury, the Warriors managed to secure a 4-2 series win and the Warriors have now eliminated the Rockets in four out of the past five years.

Due to their repeated failure to advance past the Warriors, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the entire roster has been made available in trade talks:

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has made his entire roster and future draft picks available in trade talks, a dramatic initiative with hopes of reshaping the team into a championship contender, league sources told ESPN.

The possibility of trading All-NBA guard James Harden is believed to be extremely limited, but the rest of the roster -- including even Chris Paul and Clint Capela -- could be more realistic trade targets, sources said.

Paul's remaining contract (three years, $124 million) and advancing age (34) make deal possibilities somewhat prohibitive

Pelicans attempting to convince Anthony Davis to stay in New Orleans

Can the Pelicans convince Anthony Davis to stay in New Orleans?

Anthony Davis requested a trade away from the New Orleans Pelicans back in January, and the 26-year-old is believed to be still keen to leave this summer. However, ESPN is reporting that there are ongoing talks between Davis and the Pelicans:

Anthony Davis and David Griffin discussed the new executive vice president's vision for the franchise over breakfast in Los Angeles on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN.

Davis, who requested a trade in January, and Griffin, who was hired in April, are expected to continue a dialogue in the near future, sources said.

Davis, 26, can become a free agent next summer, but Griffin has been determined on selling him on the Pelicans through a new prism.

Davis has spent his entire career with the Pelicans, although he has stated his desire to play on a contending team. During his seven years in New Orleans, Davis has made just two trips to playoffs.

Drake warned over sideline antics

Drake's sideline actions were a major talking point as the Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks

The Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks was dominated by the sideline antics of Drake. The 32-year-old's passion was applauded by some, while others found his actions to be over the top and distracting from the game.

As a global ambassador of the Raptors, Drake will once again be prominent on the sidelines for the NBA Finals, and commissioner Adam Silver says he has spoken to the musician:

We appreciate how big a fan he is, and I know the Raptors do. He has the official designation 'ambassador' ... and he's a global star, so it's a huge deal that he's so engaged with the team and loves the NBA so much. Obviously, there's some lines that even ambassadors shouldn't cross. I think he has a better understanding now of where that line is.

The Raptors host Golden State in Game 1 of the 2019 Finals tonight.