NBA rumors: Anthony Davis trade timing could hinder Lakers free agency plans originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Lakers fans everywhere are excited by the agreed upon Anthony Davis trade with the Pelicans. Initial reporting on Saturday speculated that Los Angeles would still have between $27 and $32 million in cap space remaining, enough to bring in another marquee player through free agency. But new information coming out Sunday paints a slightly bleaker picture for the Lakers.