The Washington Wizards’ decision to lock in Trae Young on a four-year, $212 million extension last month is making one thing loud and clear: they may not be in any hurry to move Anthony Davis, even with the Golden State Warriors circling.
Golden State has been linked to Davis while chasing LeBron James in free agency, but Washington has pushed back on the idea of dealing the 10x All-Star only months after landing him from the Dallas Mavericks. And if the Wizards were willing to commit that kind of money to Young, critics have reason to wonder whether they’d do something just as aggressive with Davis.
There has been speculation that Washington could become more open to a Davis trade once he becomes extension-eligible on August 6, especially if the sides are far apart in negotiations or don’t see a long-term fit. But the Young extension suggests the Wizards may be comfortable making another expensive bet.
The comparison between the two situations isn’t exact. Young is 27 and had averaged 69 games through his first seven seasons before last year, when the Wizards clearly shut him down and he played only five games after arriving from the Atlanta Hawks.
Davis, meanwhile, is 33 and comes with a much longer injury history. He has appeared in only 29 games since being part of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade early last year.
Even with those concerns, Washington could still decide to go big and offer Davis a three- or four-year deal at near max money instead of sending him to Golden State. That would allow the Wizards to use James’ free agency as leverage and try to get more than what they paid for Davis just a few months ago.
From the Warriors’ side, the interest may be tied almost entirely to James. Davis is the kind of move that only makes sense if he helps them land James, because Golden State would have to negotiate not just a trade with Washington, but also an extension with Rich Paul and Klutch Sports if Davis were acquired.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday that the Warriors have not gained any real traction on a Davis trade. With James’ decision now expected in the coming days, the clock is ticking on whether Golden State can make a move that changes the picture.
No matter where James lands, Davis remains the name to watch in Washington. The real question is whether he and the franchise can agree on an extension before this situation turns into something much bigger.
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