Although expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers greatly increased after the team traded Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and multiple future draft picks to the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire their superstar big man, the reality remains that he will be entering the option year of his contract after this season. That would make him eligible for free agency if he chooses to opt-out of that final year, thus making him a possible one-year rental for the Purple and Gold. And while most observers believe there’s a good chance Davis will remain with the Lakers beyond the 2019-20 season, Bleacher Report‘s Ric Bucher recently explained why he has his doubts about this possibility.