Knicks Trade Rumors: Pelicans Like Mitchell Robinson Amid Anthony Davis Buzz

The New York Knicks are interested in a trade for Anthony Davis, but are waiting to hear from the New Orleans Pelicans about what they want in return, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.

If New Orleans wants help building toward the future, center Mitchell Robinson could be part of the package.

"The Pelicans have always liked Mitchell," an NBA source told Berman.

Robinson went to high school in Louisiana and trained with Davis before the draft.

"He's helped me a lot," the rookie said of Davis. "Before I got drafted, we used to work out together a lot of times. Sometimes I'd call [trainer] Marcel [Scott] and he'd be with AD in the gym and I'd go there."

The Knicks drafted the center with the 36th overall pick before the Pelicans had an opportunity.

This could provide the team with a chance to get a player they have wanted after he has shown positive flashes during his rookie season, averaging 5.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game.

Meanwhile, New York has a lot of other assets to throw in the deal, including what should be a high draft pick after a disappointing season. Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina could also be interesting options for the Pelicans.

Of course, there is still a question about whether Davis would be any happier in New York than New Orleans.

His agent Rich Paul told the Pelicans he wouldn't re-sign with the team and requested a trade, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. 

"Anthony wants to be traded to a team that allows him a chance to win consistently and compete for a championship," Paul said.

The Knicks haven't even made the playoffs since 2013, but they will hope this type of deal could turn things around in a hurry.