NBA rumors: Lakers "dream" of beating Celtics for Anthony Davis trade originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com The next great battle in the storied rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers isn't likely to happen in the NBA Finals. It could happen in the trade market, where Anthony Davis is the latest elite player whose future is in question. The New Orleans Pelicans superstar center is signed through the 2019-20 season, if he declines his 2020-21 player option.