NBA Trade Rumours Roundup, February 5th: Lonzo Ball trade to the Suns, Kyrie Irving trade update and more

The 2019 trade deadline is set for 3 pm (Eastern Time) on Thursday, leaving teams with just two days to make major changes to their roster ahead of the business end of the 18/19 NBA season.

Anthony Davis continues to be linked with a trade to the ambitious Los Angeles Lakers. Fans can also expect plenty of fallout from the blockbuster Knicks-Mavericks trade that resulted in Tim Hardaway Jr., Kristaps Porzingis, Courtney Lee, and Trey Burke exiting New York. With nothing left to play for this season, a number of teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls are also known to be trying to offload a number of experienced players ahead of the trade deadline.

So, as we head into the final few days of the trade window, here are the biggest rumors circling the league for February 5th.

The Pelicans still want to keep Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans

In their attempts to sign Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers have offered the Pelicans a trade package that includes Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball and two first-round picks. The Lakers are expected to offer an even bigger package in the coming days, however, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that the Pelicans will resist all offers:

The New Orleans Pelicans are engaging with the Los Angeles Lakers in talks on a trade for All-NBA star Anthony Davis, but president Magic Johnson must overcome a significant desire within the Pelicans organization to let Thursday's deadline expire with Davis remaining on the roster, league sources told ESPN.

After spending six years in New Orleans, Davis has requested a trade ahead of the trade deadline. The 25-year-old was recently named as an All-Star for a sixth time, and so far this season, Davis is averaging 29.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

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LaVar Ball doesn't want Lonzo to join the Pelicans

Lonzo Ball was selected with the second overall pick of the 2017 draft by the Lakers, and the 21-year-old has been a regular starter during his 18 months in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, Ball has been offered to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the Lakers pursuit of Anthony Davis, although ESPN is reporting that LaVar Ball does not see a future for his son in New Orleans:

We want to be in L.A., Ball told ESPN. 'But if he's traded, I don't want Lonzo in New Orleans. Phoenix is the best fit for him. And I am going to speak it into existence'

Ball was recently ruled out for six weeks due to an ankle injury, and so far this season, the point guard is averaging 9.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game.

Celtics not considering trading Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving will become a free agent in the summer, and some reports have claimed that the Celtics may consider trading him away ahead of the trade deadline. Despite this, Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald is reporting that the Celtics will not entertain any offers for their star point guard:

With Kyrie Irving being dragged into the Anthony Davis circus and then seemingly opening the door to questions about whether he will stay with the Celtics after this season, some league execs saw an opening. But that notion has, according to league sources, been summarily quashed.

Irving has been with the Celtics since 2017, after requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since moving to Boston, Irving has become the focal point of the team's offense, and so far this season, Irving is averaging 23.8 points, 7.0 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.