Anthony Davis is officially a Washington Wizard, and while the move stirred up plenty of chatter-especially with the trade going down just a day before the NBA deadline-the former Mavericks big man is making it clear: he's not unhappy in D.C.
After reports surfaced suggesting Davis was less than thrilled about the trade, the veteran forward wasted no time shutting down the noise. “They said I said a lot of stuff in the other city, too, that I didn’t say,” Davis said, addressing the rumors head-on. It’s a pointed reminder that in the NBA rumor mill, not everything you hear is gospel.
This marks yet another chapter in Davis’ career, which has seen its fair share of highs, lows, and injury interruptions. His brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks, which began in January 2025, never quite got off the ground. Injuries limited his availability, and the Mavericks, clearly eyeing a new direction, decided to move on.
Now in Washington, Davis joins a Wizards team that’s in the thick of a rebuild-but with some intriguing pieces already in place. Pairing Davis with Trae Young gives Washington a legitimate one-two punch, and the organization is clearly banking on star power to accelerate their turnaround.
For Davis, the focus is straightforward: stay healthy, stay productive, and help lead a young core that’s hungry for relevance in the Eastern Conference. But he’s not making any promises about the long haul just yet.
“It’s hard to say [I would definitely stay in D.C.] without the proper plan,” Davis said. “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.”
That’s a cautious optimism from a veteran who’s seen the league from just about every angle. Davis knows that in today’s NBA, success isn’t just about talent-it’s about fit, roster construction, and organizational direction. He’s not committing to anything long-term without seeing how the front office builds around him and Young.
Still, the fact that Davis is even entertaining the idea of a deep playoff run in Washington speaks volumes. For a franchise that’s been mired in mediocrity for years, having a player of Davis’ caliber talking about a potential rise to the top of the East is a sign of belief-however tentative it might be.
The Wizards have work to do. Their current record reflects the growing pains of a team still figuring things out.
But with Davis in the fold and a front office that seems willing to make bold moves, the foundation is there. Now it’s about execution, chemistry, and keeping their stars on the floor.
As for Davis, his message is clear: don’t believe everything you hear. He’s focused on the present, open to the future, and ready to see what this next chapter brings in the nation’s capital.