Report: Davis doesn't view super-max money as factor in future plans

The New Orleans Pelicans might be mistaken if they believe the allure of a super-max extension is enough to keep Anthony Davis long term.

Davis does not view the extra $87.3 million that would come with a super-max extension - which will likely be offered to him this coming summer - as a factor in his eventual decision to either stay in or leave New Orleans, a source told The Athletic's Sam Amick.

The NBA's collective bargaining agreement allows New Orleans to offer a deal that includes more years, annual raises, and a larger chunk of its salary cap to the big man.

Davis is locked into his current contract through the 2019-20 campaign and is eligible to opt out of his $28.7-million player option in 2020-21.

LeBron James recently said it "would be amazing" if he played alongside Davis on the Los Angeles Lakers, which Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry interpreted as tampering. A number of small-market general managers reportedly didn't take kindly to James' remarks, either, as they feel the league isn't doing enough to enforce its own tampering regulations.

Davis joined Klutch Sports' Rich Paul - who also represents James - in September, further fueling rumors that the two superstars may eventually join forces in Hollywood.

The 25-year-old currently ranks third in the league in scoring (28 points), seventh in rebounding (12.3), second in blocks (2.79), and 11th in steals (1.75) for a 15-17 Pelicans squad which sits 13th in the Western Conference.