Anthony Davis Sends Message About Wizards' Future After Trade

The 10-time All-Star wants clarity on Washington's long-term vision before committing to the team.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 9:55am

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Anthony Davis was traded to the Washington Wizards in a nine-player, three-team deal. However, there were reports that Davis was unhappy about the move. In his first visit with Wizards ownership and the front office, Davis denied those rumors and said he needs to have clear conversations with the team about their long-term vision before deciding his future in Washington.

Why it matters

The Wizards are hoping Davis can help accelerate their rebuild alongside Trae Young, but Davis wants assurances about the team's plans before fully committing. His future with the franchise could have major implications for Washington's direction in the coming years.

The details

Davis was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Wizards in a blockbuster deal. He will wear the iconic No. 23 jersey, which hasn't been worn by a Wizards player since Michael Jordan's final NBA season. Despite the buzz that Davis was unhappy about the move, he denied those rumors and said he just wants clarity on the team's long-term vision before deciding his future in Washington.

  • Davis was traded to the Wizards on February 7, 2026.
  • Davis is not expected to play for the Wizards for the rest of the 2025-26 season as he recovers from hand and groin injuries.

The players

Anthony Davis

A 10-time NBA All-Star who was recently traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards.

Trae Young

The star point guard for the Washington Wizards who has been sidelined since December with knee and quad issues.

Will Dawkins

The general manager of the Washington Wizards.

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What they’re saying

“They said I said a lot of stuff in the other city, too, that I didn't say.”

— Anthony Davis (The Athletic)

“It's hard to say [he would definitely stay in D.C.] without the proper plan. Obviously, it's tough right now with the team. It shows with their record, but adding certain pieces, that can change. It's year by year. They could be the No. 1 team in the East next year.”

— Anthony Davis (The Athletic)

What’s next

The Wizards visit the Brooklyn Nets at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, but Davis is not expected to play for Washington for the rest of the season as he recovers from his injuries.

The takeaway

Anthony Davis wants to see a clear long-term vision from the Wizards' front office and ownership before fully committing to the team. His future in Washington could have major implications for the franchise's direction in the coming years.