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Anthony Davis predicts Wizards will reach NBA playoffs this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Anthony Davis predicts Wizards will reach NBA playoffs this season
Summary

Anthony Davis expressed confidence that the Washington Wizards, featuring Trae Young and AJ Dybantsa, can reach the NBA Playoffs. Davis emphasized the importance of managing expectations but stated they aim for a successful season. The Wizards last made the playoffs in the 2020-21 season, and questions surround their relatively inexperienced roster. While their defensive and offensive ratings ranked them at the bottom last season, they showed promise with solid shot attempts in the preseason. They have two wins out of four preseason games, hinting at potential improvement.

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  • •Davis claims Wizards have potential to be playoff contenders.
  • •The Wizards last made the playoffs in 2020-21.
  • •Davis is the only returning player from that playoff team.
  • •The team ranked last in defensive and net ratings last season.
  • •Wizards won two of four preseason games.
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  • 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Davis makes bold Wizards NBA Playoffs prediction before 2026-27 season
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Anthony Davis has a strong belief that the Wizards led by Trae Young and AJ Dybantsa can make the NBA Playoffs.

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