Anthony Davis has been bounced around more than a dodgeball in gym class since the Los Angeles Lakers shipped him out in 2025 to the Dallas Mavericks. Now, after another trade to the Washington Wizards, his future is seriously up in the air, and it looks like things could get even crazier before the season really kicks off.
Wizards’ AD Situation Is a Total Mess
Nobody wants to lose, right? AD sure doesn’t, and he’s already talking about how he and Trae Young could be the guys to turn things around for the Wizards. He told ESPN, “I’m sure that they want to win as well. Nobody wants to lose … I know we have a lot of young guys, but like I said, I mentioned it about the young guys, how talented they are. Adding Trae and myself kind of can help change that.” Sounds hopeful, but actions speak louder than words in this league. Right now, the Wizards and Davis’s agent, Rich Paul, have mutually agreed to hit pause on any extension talks. ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk reported that sources told Shams Charania this gives both sides “the first 20 or so games to marinate” over a potential extension and see how the early part of the season goes for the Wizards and the 10-time All-Star. That’s a huge window to leave things unresolved. If the Wizards stumble out of the gate, you can bet AD will be back on the trade block.
Houston Might Just Pull Off a Stunner
Enter the Houston Rockets. SI’s Blake Silverman is calling it, believing the Rockets could swoop in if Washington decides to cut ties. Silverman wrote, “Anthony Davis is the one big fish still out there that teams could chase. A trade partner would just need to be able to stomach the enormous amount left on his current contract.” That’s a hefty price tag to stomach, sure, but what if it means a shot at a championship? Silverman points out that with Dybantsa in the mix and Sarr’s continued development, an AD trade makes total sense if the Wizards just aren’t seeing him as part of their long-term plan. Davis has already made $364 million in his career, so the money part is no joke. But think about this: Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis on the same team. That pairing would be an absolute nightmare for the rest of the Western Conference. We’re talking about a “formidable duo capable of carrying the team deep into the playoffs.”
If the Wizards can’t figure things out with their new big man in the first 20 games, a trade is a legitimate possibility. And if Houston somehow becomes the destination, it’s not just a big move; it’s a “season-altering move” for both franchises. Keep an eye on those Wizards games early on; they’re playing for more than just wins.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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