Anthony Davis aims to showcase talent with Wizards in NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:47 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Anthony Davis begins Year 15 with the Washington Wizards after being traded from the Dallas Mavericks. Limited by injuries in recent seasons, he only played 20 games last year, averaging 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds. Davis expressed confidence that he can return to elite form, particularly with Trae Young as his point guard. The Wizards, who also acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks, are focused on reaching the playoffs after five consecutive seasons without postseason appearances. The team's success will depend on the health of its key players, including Davis and Young, both of whom have had injury struggles.
- •Davis joins Wizards after limited play with Mavericks last season.
- •He aims to prove his skills in this NBA season.
- •Wizards also acquired Trae Young to strengthen their roster.
- •The team has missed the playoffs for five years.
- •Health concerns remain for both Davis and Young.
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Davis believes ‘people forgot’ who he is due to the past few NBA seasons
"Anthony Davis is entering Year 15, and this time he will be with the Washington Wizards, trying to remind people of his true talent. For the third year running, Davis will be starting the season with a new franchise.
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