Report: Ball's camp prefers him to be dealt to 3rd team in potential AD deal

If trade talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans heat up, Lonzo Ball's camp prefers him to be dealt to a third team that doesn't have an established point guard, sources told The Athletic's Shams Charania.

The Pelicans currently employ 10-year veteran guard Jrue Holiday.

New Orleans has reportedly asked for Ball to be included in any Lakers offer for Anthony Davis, who's requested a trade from the Pelicans.

Ball has missed the past three games due to a Grade 3 left ankle sprain and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks.

Through 47 games, the 21-year-old is averaging 9.9 points, 5.4 assists, 5.3 boards, and 1.5 steals per contest. The UCLA product has averaged 12.5 points and 7.2 assists during LeBron James' injury-related absence.