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Anthony Davis Plans to Delay Wizards Extension Talks Until Summer

By Hugo Brennan

Anthony Davis Plans to Delay Wizards Extension Talks Until Summer

Anthony Davis is not rushing into an extension decision in Washington. The veteran big man said Monday that he intends to play out the season with the Wizards before weighing any new contract talks.

Key takeaways

  • Davis said he expects to remain with the Washington Wizards through the end of the season.
  • He plans to postpone consideration of a possible contract extension until after the season.
  • The decision keeps Washington’s long-term planning around Davis unresolved for now.

Extension call will wait

Davis made clear that there will be no immediate push to settle his next contract. His focus is on completing the current campaign in a Wizards uniform, with the extension conversation set aside until the calendar turns to the offseason.

That leaves Washington without a near-term resolution on one of its biggest personnel questions. Davis’ status beyond this season will remain a matter for the front office and player to address after the team’s schedule is complete.