however - at this point they've got to know essentially what Boston's offer will be (Boston has been inquiring about Davis for years so N.O. has an idea of what would be offered).

N.O. has to weigh Boston's offer with what L.A. can offer - and they also have to be willing to take the risk that Boston won't offer the full package unless A.D. demonstrates in some way he's open to signing w/ Boston -- but all signs point to him wanting to go to L.A. (Klutch Sports, mansion in L.A., making this public *right now* when the Celtics can't deal (until July).

Also - the Pels can get the best package from L.A. *right now* - because L.A. is likely ready to ship the goods that they've been coveting closely with the opportunity to strike gold being immediate and only open for 10 days.

Pels might actually F around and land Kuz, Zo, Zu, Hart *and* picks if they act right now.

If they wait? They have to endure months of home games where the crowd is dead/boo'ing AD, nobody is motivated to play, and the team's growth is in stall mode until the AD situation is resolved.

Look at Indiana: They knew PG was leaving...they didn't stall, they shipped him for the best deal available and ended up in a quality situation w/ Vic and strong pieces to make them a viable contender in the East.

I don't think it's wise for N.O. to wait when the writing is on the wall.


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