I was reading last night that the Pels with the first round pick and a new GM had hopped to persuade AD to stay
However today......
Report: Davis still wants trade from Pelicans
From NBA Twitter and media reports
https://www.nba.com/article/2019/05/14/report-davis-still-wants-trade-pelicans
Yes Steve, I heard that on talk shows too, AD has given up on the Pelicans. Ainge has 3 draft picks in June to wave to his old friend and assistant in Phoenix, who is now the GM of the Pelicans - David Griffin. And he can wave Rozier and Brown too.