Anthony Davis might be out of Washington after just one season playing for the Wizards. Seriously, folks, the 2026-27 campaign could be his first and last on the court for the team. Why? He didn’t even play last season after the Wizards picked him up from the Dallas Mavericks, and he’s got a player option for the 2027-28 season. No wonder he had to address his future on Monday during media day.
Davis’ Future Is Up in the Air
Davis made it clear to reporters he’ll decide on his contract “when the season is over.” He said he’s going to go through the season, do his thing at a high level, and *then* sit down for those “key conversations” with the front office. This isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement for sticking around, is it? It also comes after David Aldridge of The Athletic reported that both Davis and the Wizards agreed to pump the brakes on any contract talks until after the season starts. He wants to “assess whether Washington is a place where he wants to remain.” Ouch. Back when he was acquired from the Mavericks in February, Davis himself said he needed to see what steps the Wizards would take to become a more competitive team this season, and what their plans were to turn into a true contender in the next few years. That’s a lot of pressure right out of the gate.
The Team’s Big Moves and Bigger Rumors
This whole situation is made spicier by what happened back in June. ESPN’s Shams Charania dropped a bombshell report that the Golden State Warriors were exploring ways to bring in both LeBron James and Davis to team up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. While that monster move didn’t happen, with Davis staying put and the King heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, it shows what kind of company AD is used to being linked with. The Wizards, who haven’t sniffed the playoffs since 2021, aren’t sitting still though. They drafted AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick and added veterans like Khris Middleton and Deandre Ayton to play alongside Davis and Trae Young.
Contract Talk and Health Concerns
Washington could eventually offer the 10-time All-Star a huge four-year, $275 million max extension that would take him through the 2030-31 campaign, when he’d be 38. But Aldridge reported that’s “highly unlikely.” Why? Davis has a history of injuries and he’s older than some of the team’s core guys. Plus, the Wizards already committed a ton of cash to Young with his four-year, $212.8 million deal. That’s a lot of dough tied up in two veterans.
So, for now, the focus for Davis and the Wizards is challenging for the playoffs this season. Can the big man stay healthy and play at a high level? His ability to do that will definitely go a long way in determining whether Washington can actually be a threat in the conference. Let’s see if those pieces they’ve put together are enough to convince him to stay.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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