Feb. 7 (UPI) -- All-Star big man Anthony Davis will return to the lineup after the New Orleans Pelicans failed to honor his trade request before Thursday's deadline.
"Anthony Davis will play the remainder of the 2018-19 season for the New Orleans Pelicans," Pelicans general manager Dell Demps said in a statement. "A number of factors contributed to this decision. Ultimately, Anthony made it clear to us that he wants to play and he gives our team the best opportunity to win games.