NBA Trade Rumors Roundup January 13th: Anthony Davis not joining Lakers, major Warriors news and more

We have now passed the halfway point of the 2018/19 NBA season, and teams are starting to get a good idea about where they currently stand. Up until this point, both Conferences have remained competitive, with eleven teams in playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, whereas every team except the Phoenix Suns has a shot in the West.

The February trade deadline is also quickly approaching, as the NBA has made changes to the deadline so that it will now always occur 10 days before the All-Star game. This has been done so that players who get traded have time to settle into their new teams, and this year's trade window will close on February 7th.

So with the deadline just a month away, here are the biggest trade rumours you need to know for January 13th.

#3 Klay Thompson could be staying with the Warriors

Klay Thompson has long been linked with a move away from the Golden State Warriors, and Thompson will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer. The longtime Warriors man will soon turn 29, and while some believe that it is time for Thompson to lead his own team, The Athletic has reported about Thompson's desire to stay with his current franchise:

Thompson has indicated an interest in remaining a "Warrior for life," his return cannot just be taken for granted. Still, the expectation within and outside the Warriors is that Klay isn't leaving. This is why you don't hear about any team besides the Lakers gearing up for the Summer of Klay.

Thompson has won three Championships with the Golden State Warriors and has notably formed part of the 'Splash Brothers' with teammate Steph Curry. Thompson is, this season, averaging 21.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

#2 Anthony Davis trade to Lakers ruled out

Cleveland Cavaliers v New Orleans Pelicans

With LeBron James still out with a groin injury, the Los Angeles Lakers have continued to be linked with making trades for a number of stars. Among these is Anthony Davis, who is currently averaging 28.9 points, 13.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

However, despite talk of the Lakers making a move for the All-Star, Kevin Pelton is adamant this won't be the case this month:

They shouldn't and won't, mostly because I don't know what big trade there is to be made at this point. I'd consider it extremely unlikely Anthony Davis will be traded at the deadline, and the Lakers should certainly wait to see whether Davis is attainable before making another blockbuster trade.

Davis is contracted with the Pelicans until 2021, although the center can opt out his deal in 2020. The Boston Celtics have also been heavily linked with making a summer move for the 5-time All-Star.

#1 Pelicans interested in Terrence Ross

Staying on the topic of the New Orleans Pelicans, the team is reportedly considering a move for the Orlando Magic's Terrence Ross. The Pelicans want to attempt one last push to convince Anthony Davis to stay with the team this summer, and according to Sean Deveney, the Pelicans want to acquire Ross:

The Pelicans have shown interest in Orlando small forward Terrence Ross, who has had a career year, but is a free agent this summer and uncertain to re-sign with the Magic. Orlando has been reluctant to deal Ross as the team has been within range of a playoff spot, but four straight losses have left the Magic seven games under .500 and perhaps ready to give up the postseason dream and get back to the long-term rebuilding project.

Ross is currently averaging 13.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game while shooting .391 from beyond the arc. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are currently three games behind a playoff place and need all the help they can get this month.