Anthony Davis Could Request Trade if Wizards Struggle Early
Washington and Davis have put extension talks on hold, leaving the door open for an exit if the team cannot contend out of the gate.
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards are moving forward together for now, but the franchise's direction faces an immediate test once the season gets underway.
Davis could seek a trade to join a championship contender if Washington gets off to a poor start, according to reporting from ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk relayed by BasketNews.
The development follows offseason speculation that linked Davis with a potential move to the Golden State Warriors, a scenario aimed at bringing LeBron James to the Bay Area. Although Davis and the Wizards chose to continue their partnership instead, both sides have mutually decided to put contract extension talks on hold, keeping Davis' long-term future in Washington wide open.