Anthony Davis Trade Ultimatum Looms Over Washington Wizards
PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2026, 10:48 AM ET
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards have agreed to postpone discussions regarding a four-year, $275 million supermax contract extension until the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in a February 2026 trade that sent multiple draft picks, Davis missed the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign due to a hand injury. The Wizards front office declined an immediate extension due to concerns over his recent durability, having appeared in only 71 games across two seasons. If Washington struggles early in the upcoming season, Davis is expected to seek a trade. Exploratory talks with the Golden State Warriors previously stalled over draft pick compensation. Davis aims to play for a championship contender, while the franchise evaluates its competitive trajectory following a rebuilding phase. Both parties await the opening weeks of the 2026-27 season to determine their long-term partnership before the February 2027 trade deadline approaches.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
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ESPN reported Wizards postponed Anthony Davis extension talks on September fourth. https://www.espn.com/nba/
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