Anthony Davis’ 2026 run with the Wizards might be over before it started.
The new Washington star is expected to miss the rest of the regular season so he can recover from both hand and groin issues, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday night.
One year after Davis was sent from the Lakers to the Mavericks for Luka Doncic in a bombshell trade, he was sent to Washington from Dallas in a swap involving seven other players and five draft picks.
Davis, 32, has averaged 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game this year — when he’s actually been on the court. He’s played in just 20 contests and has not suited up since Jan. 8 while dealing with the hand injury.
In an interview with The Athletic published Friday, Davis said he is happy with what he’s seen so far in Washington.
“The visit’s been great,” he said. “They definitely welcomed me with open arms, spent some time with [governor] Ted [Leonsis] and [Monumental president of media & new enterprises] Zach [Leonsis]. It’s totally different from what they make it seem. I know it’s like, oh, they have the stigma of they’re not a good team. I haven’t seen the practice facility yet, but the arena is top-notch, world-class for sure. Seen the chefs and how they take care of the families. It’s been great.”
The Wizards are near the basement of the Eastern Conference at 14-36, but already made one splashy move earlier this year when they acquired Trae Young in a trade with the Hawks in January. Young, like Davis, has not played a game for his new team.
Next season could be interesting for Washington, with Davis under contract for at least one more year, while Young has a player option for 2026-27.
Whether or not Young stays in D.C., he welcomed Davis on Wednesday with a throwback picture featuring the two of them together.
“Inevitable !” Young wrote.
Now, fans will have to wait if the two actually play a game together for Washington.
