Wizards, Anthony Davis to wait on extension until season

The Washington Wizards and veteran star Anthony Davis will not immediately pursue a contract extension, opting instead to evaluate their partnership during the upcoming season. Davis became eligible to sign a new deal on August 6, 2026, the third anniversary of his last extension, but both sides have decided meaningful talks will wait until the 2026-27 campaign is underway.

Davis, a 10-time All-Star and NBA champion, has yet to play a game for the Wizards after being acquired from the Dallas Mavericks at the February 2026 trade deadline. A hand injury suffered before the trade sidelined him for the remainder of last season, preventing his debut. He has since participated in the team's optional veteran minicamp and has spoken positively about Washington's young core, including No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa. However, he has also expressed skepticism about how quickly a team that posted the league's worst record last season can become a contender.

The financial stakes of an extension are substantial. Davis is owed $58.5 million for the 2026-27 season and holds a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28. A maximum-salary extension could be worth up to $275 million over four years,...