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Wizards Hold Firm on Anthony Davis as Warriors' Interest Stalls

Washington's public rebuff of trade talks and refusal to grant a reported $275 million extension raise the cost of any immediate deal.

Overview

  • Recent reports on July 23–24 say the Golden State Warriors expressed trade interest but Washington rebuffed inquiries, leaving talks stalled.
  • Multiple outlets report the Wizards will not offer the four-year, $275 million max extension Davis reportedly sought, signaling limits on long-term commitment.
  • Insiders quoted by ESPN and others say Washington would demand a steep return—multiple unprotected first-round picks and pick swaps—for any Davis trade.
  • Davis remains under contract for two more seasons with roughly $58.5 million and $62.8 million cap hits next two years, reducing Washington's urgency to move him.
  • With Davis' age and recent injury history weighing on valuation, the standoff preserves several paths forward including a midseason trade, a pay cut by Davis, or continued retention by the Wizards.