Wizards need Anthony Davis to face reality before deciding what’s next

Wiz of Awes argues that the Washington Wizards should avoid offering Anthony Davis a max contract extension due to persistent health and availability issues. Davis is eligible to decline his $62.8 million player option for 2027-28 to sign a four-year deal potentially worth up to $275 million, but the writer states the 33-year-old big man must accept a smaller deal.

The writer highlights that Davis has played only 29 games combined since early 2025 following trades from the Lakers and Mavericks. Washington also faces financial constraints with tax aprons after extending Trae Young for $213 million, alongside plans to build around rookie AJ Dybantsa.