Jayson Tatum on Being in Anthony Davis Trade Rumors: 'I Don't Take It Personal'
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum isn't offended that his name has frequently come up in trade rumors involving Anthony Davis.
Speaking to reporters during NBA All-Star Weekend (h/t Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype), Tatum said "it's never personal" when teams go through potential trade scenarios.
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The Celtics couldn't make a formal offer to the New Orleans Pelicans for Davis before the Feb. 7 trade deadline because of the "Rose Rule" and Kyrie Irving's contract.
This summer is the earliest Boston can make a proposal for Davis. Per Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, the Celtics intend to offer New Orleans "an explosive package when the time arrives, and that no specific player will be off-limits in negotiations."
Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix added that even though Boston has "refused to directly dangle" Tatum in a deal for Davis, the expectation is all options will be available during the offseason.
Tatum would seem like a key starting point in negotiations. The 20-year-old is averaging 16.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game this season and has shot 40.6 percent from three-point range in his two-year NBA career.
