Davis signed with Paul, who is also the agent of LeBron James, earlier this week, sparking speculation he could be on his way to Los Angeles Lakers to link up with the three-time NBA champion.
Rumours have been circulating all offseason that Davis wants out of New Orleans Pelicans.
But Paul insists he is trying to arrange a meeting with Pelicans chiefs to commit his future to the franchise.
Davis has just 12 months remaining on his current contract and he was expected to walk away as a free agent in 2019 until the recent developments.
ESPN journalist Brian Windhorst noted: “A star player switching agents sometimes can create the implication that he wants to change teams.
“Paul, who represents more than 20 NBA players, told ESPN that is not the case and he plans to meet with Pelicans officials soon.”
Paul also moved to hail his acquisition of Davis.
“It’s a pleasure and honour to represent a player like AD,” he said.
“He’s a transcendent talent and continues to establish himself as one of the dominant players in the game.”
Meanwhile, NBA pundit Stephen A. Smith reckons Davis no longer wants to play for the Pelicans.
“I definitely think that he wants out,” Smith said.
“He signed with Klutch Sports. Anthony Davis doesn’t want to be in New Orleans any longer.
“Whether it’s definitively the Los Angeles Lakers, I’m not so sure.
“I would keep Golden State and Boston in the mix because Golden State doesn’t know what Kevin Durant is going to want to do.
“And Boston obviously has the requisite pieces to put together to make sure they can get a player the quality of Anthony Davis.”
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