Anthony Davis, Wizards will wait until season to have extension talks: Sources

Ever since the Washington Wizards traded for Anthony Davis, the day of Aug. 6, 2026, has been cited as a signpost in any potential long-term relationship between Davis and the Wizards. Under the collective bargaining agreement’s rules for veteran extensions, today is the first day that Davis and the team are permitted to sign an extension to his current contract.Today’s eligibility date, the third anniversary of Davis signing an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, is a bit of a red herring, though.League sources who were granted anonymity to speak freely told The Athletic that any meaningful talks between Davis and the Wizards about a possible extension will occur during the 2026-27 season, not before.Davis and the Wizards appear to be on good footing. Davis, for instance, participated