Washington general manager Will Dawkins confirmed the Wizards will begin discussing a contract extension with Anthony Davis in August as the franchise continues building around its revamped core.
After committing $212 million to Trae Young, the Washington Wizards may be better served preserving long-term salary flexibility than offering Anthony Davis another lucrative contract.
Washington ended a 14-game slide with its first home win and NBA Cup victory, highlighted by CJ McCollum’s scoring eruption and Bub Carrington’s encouraging progress.
Washington will commemorate the legacy of its former franchise star with a special in-arena tribute later this month.
With the first overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards face a pivotal decision between high-scoring forward AJ Dybantsa and talented guard Darryn Peterson.
Washington’s lottery victory has intensified speculation that BYU star AJ Dybantsa could become the centerpiece of the franchise’s rebuilding plans.