Washington Wizards reject trade offers for Anthony Davis

The Washington Wizards have no interest in trading All-Star forward Anthony Davis and are not listening to offers for him, a source told Andscape's Marc J. Spears. Davis is eligible for a contract extension that he can sign for up to four years and $275 million starting August. The first year of the extension would replace a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28.

Trade speculation Talk of a potential Davis trade came up earlier this week.

League sources said there has yet to be tangible movement on the Davis front. The Wizards have viewed Davis and point guard Trae Young as pillars of their rebuild. Washington acquired the veterans last season with the plan that they will elevate the Wizards to a playoff contender this season and also mentor the team's young core that features 2026 No.

1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa and third-year center Alex Sarr. The Wizards agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $212 million for Young to stay. They believe Young and Davis will enter next season highly motivated after both were traded by their previous teams.

One NBA team executive told Spears that Wizards general manager Will Dawkins is a huge fan of Davis. "What we're getting with both of them are players who are motivated and have a chip on their shoulder, as well," Dawkins told ESPN of Young and Davis in May at the NBA draft lottery.

"Obviously, our young guys want to get out there and prove that they can do it, as well.