Wizards and Anthony Davis defer contract extension talks until season
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Anthony Davis became eligible for a contract extension with the Washington Wizards on August 6, but discussions will wait until the season. Davis, who the Wizards acquired from the Dallas Mavericks at the 2026 trade deadline, has yet to play for the team. He averaged 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds across 20 games for Dallas last season. In addition to Davis, the Wizards signed Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million deal this summer and selected AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Washington aims to improve next season after winning only 50 games combined over the last three years.
- •Davis is eligible for a contract extension but discussions are postponed.
- •Wizards acquired Davis in a trade but he hasn't yet played for them.
- •Washington also signed Trae Young to a significant deal this summer.
- •The team holds the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Wizards Make Major Anthony Davis Decision on $275 Million Extension
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Davis, Wizards to reportedly hold off contract extension talks until after 2026-27 NBA season begins
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Davis, Wizards will revisit extension talks during the regular season
- 6:38 PMCBS NBA — Anthony Davis contract extension on hold as Wizards and veteran star will save talks for season, per report
"The Wizards and Anthony Davis have delayed talks on a potential four-year, $275 million extension as both sides evaluate their future. The post Wizards Make Major Anthony Davis Decision on $275 Million Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
"Davis is eligible to sign an extension of up to four years and $275 million, but he and the Wizards will see how the early season goes with a new roster before moving forward.
"Davis became extension eligible Thursday, but it sounds like a new deal isn't coming any time too soon
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:18 AMWizards Make Major Anthony Davis Decision on $275 Million Extension
The Wizards and Anthony Davis have delayed talks on a potential four-year, $275 million extension as both sides evaluate their future. The post Wizards Make Major Anthony Davis Decision on $275 Million Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:33 PMAnthony Davis, Wizards to reportedly hold off contract extension talks until after 2026-27 NBA season begins
Davis is eligible to sign an extension of up to four years and $275 million, but he and the Wizards will see how the early season goes with a new roster before moving forward.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:12 PMAnthony Davis, Wizards will revisit extension talks during the regular season
Anthony Davis, Wizards will revisit extension talks during the regular season
- CBS NBAAug 6, 2026, 6:38 PMAnthony Davis contract extension on hold as Wizards and veteran star will save talks for season, per report
Davis became extension eligible Thursday, but it sounds like a new deal isn't coming any time too soon
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