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Pistons Reportedly Shut Down Blockbuster Trade Offer For Wizards’ Anthony Davis

DETROIT — The Washington Wizards are interested in trading Anthony Davis to the Detroit Pistons for Jalen Duren, according to The Athletic. However, the Pistons don’t want to do that deal.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 7:26 PM
Pistons Reportedly Shut Down Blockbuster Trade Offer For Wizards’ Anthony Davis
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Pistons reportedly rejected trade interest from the Washington Wizards involving Anthony Davis for Jalen Duren.
  • This potential move would have been a permanent trade swap between the two franchises.
  • Restricted free agent Duren recently turned down Detroit's five-year, $200 million contract extension offer over a weight clause.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly turned down interest from the Washington Wizards in a potential blockbuster trade involving Anthony Davis and Jalen Duren. According to reports from The Athletic and ESPN, Washington explored trading Davis for Duren, but Detroit does not appear interested in pursuing the proposed permanent player swap.

Duren remains a restricted free agent after rejecting Detroit's five-year, $200 million contract offer over a weight clause. Meanwhile, Davis is set to earn $58.5 million this season with Washington and intends to delay contract extension talks until next offseason if he is not traded beforehand.

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