Anthony Davis discusses recruiting LeBron James to the Wizards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Anthony Davis has confirmed discussions with LeBron James regarding the possibility of James joining the Washington Wizards. In an interview, Davis acknowledged their conversations amid the ongoing free agency for the 41-year-old James. Davis, who has been with the Wizards since February after a trade from the Dallas Mavericks, expressed enthusiasm about potentially playing alongside James, Trae Young, and No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. Despite these conversations, reports indicate that the Wizards are not among the leading candidates to sign James, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly in the mix. Wizards general manager Will Dawkins reiterated that Davis wants to remain in Washington and focus on building the team's future.
- •Davis had talks with James about joining the Wizards.
- •Wizards not considered favorites for James in free agency.
- •Davis has been with the Wizards since February 2026.
- •General manager suggests Davis is committed to staying in Washington.
- •LeBron's free agency race includes several other teams.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Davis Reveals Conversations With LeBron James To Join Washington Wizards
"Anthony Davis had been having conversations with LeBron James about potentially joining the Washington Wizards. This is amid the race to get LeBron in free agency, considering that the 41-year-old kept his options open for any squad. In an interview with sports reporter Chase Coburn, Davis said that he had talks with James to recruit […] The post Anthony Davis Reveals Conversations With LeBron James To Join Washington Wizards appeared first on HEAVY.
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