No one is seriously expecting an AD extension, regardless of the team he’s on.

The Wizards have at the very least a year and a half to monitor his health and play before they need to decide on his extension. If he opts in, another year after that.

Why then, would they extend him if he turns out to be injured for most of that time?

Anthony Davis about to fire Rich Paul into the Sun.

Would have probably stayed in Dallas if Rich didn’t force the issue.

These older superstars are realizing teams aren’t gonna automatically max them anymore if they’re on the wrong side of 30.

By the time AD hits free agency he’s gonna be 34. That would be a huge risk to extend him

In what situation has AD truly been happy? Some of these guys want their full max extensions at all times while also picking where they play at all times, and it just ain’t it. Especially in a second apron CBA world.

If AD could stay on the court none of this would be happening and there’d be no question about an extension. But alas…

For all intents and purposes Trae Young has already accepted a contract extension.

He basically lost all standing in negotiations cause he cant stay healthy for longer than week

He’s about to be 33 years old with a long list of previous injuries and 2 years left on a max deal. He played 29 out of 85 possible games for the Mavs and never played more than 5 straight games. No GM in their right mind would give him an extension without proving he can stay healthy for a long period. Even then it would have to be a team friendly one. There is only one person that would do it without hesitation and that doofus is fired.

Idk if I sound harsh but I do not want this mf on our team at all so hopefully we can free him from the shackles of Washington DC after he proves he can stay healthy for a run say…20 ish games? Baby steps

So is this who the Lakers are keeping cap space open for?

That’s all folks

That’s a good sign for Wizards. If he got promised another max extension, your front office is out of their minds.

The dude can’t stay healthy it’s that simple 

He’s not living in reality if he thinks teams are jumping to give a perma injured 30+ year old an extension

AD has already made 364 million dollars. 

He’s not happy about his situation? 

How much of being an NBA fan in 2026 is hearing pithy coverage about who isn’t happy? 

When did this become so central to how we experience the NBA?

AD’s last year hasn’t been so good for him

Im kinda suprised he wants out. It’s a good fit and the fans already love him more than Dallas ever did. Just imagine a lineup of Young-Tre-Kyshawn-Ad-Sarr. I wonder what the issue is?

I know these guys are stars but come on, you’re getting $130 million over two years to play way less than 80 games. God forbid you play on the contract you’re on

Does Washington not use the exact same chairs on their bench? I don’t see what the difference is between Washington and Dallas.

I would have thought that Rich had enough power to get AD at least 1 more year prior to the trade.

Use him as a measuring stick for Sarr and then kick him to the curb.

Oh no. Nobody wants mr glass?

Bro is gonna have to lower his salary expectations

Good… Them giving AD a contract extension would immediately sour me on the trade. That money is going to be needed to lock up our young core. AD is too old and injury prone to give him another big deal. Let him play out the next two years and move on from there.

They could offer him a descending offer which is front loaded and declines with each year, much like the deal they cut Kuz. If AD fit is good, wins are coming and he’s producing and managing his body well, I could see them giving him something reasonable.

It disperses the risk that increases with time, and still allows players to get guaranteed money.

its incredibly idiotic to request an extension with 2 more years left on a max contract, when you’ve been injured most of the time on a new team, let alone feel entitled to one when you have not proven yourself to be a reliable starter

The warriors will not resign porzingis. Then with the new cash in pocket will waive it around saying “we’ll pay you!!!” …. But no body hears it, and nobody comes.

So AD isn’t happy about it and that’s why Washington won’t extend him?

I never understood why any team would be looking to extend AD right now anyway. Hes under contract for next year, and has a player option for 62m for the following year.

I dont see how he’s getting anywhere near 62m in any kind of extention so always assumed hed just take displayed option.

Can’t they just cash him out for a year or 2 before they gotta pay Sarr, George, etc?

Only way I’d ever give him a max is a contract where the bonuses reach the max with games played. 60 million sitting in street clothes is a massive negative go roster construction.

So russillo got Mannix in the divorce?

Come home AD.

I don’t see how anyone offers him a contract that isn’t filled with games played requirements. They have to be stupid not to

Crazy how all of a sudden Zion played in lots of games this year 

That might the sentiment now, but when he’s anchoring their defense and having big offensive games I expect that tune will change.

Shitter plays 9 games a year

This is just yapping not reporting

New CBA is really changing the contract landscape.

Never thought AD, Ja & Trae would be salary dumps.

I see your point, but the league is long overdue for a new mulligan contract that gets passed around that no one wants to take one. It’s just our turn to be at bat again

/s

of course they’re not going to give AD an extension. they’re just hoping he gets healthy and plays well so they can flip him.

Maybe his street clothes don’t fit the vibe in DC?

So, how are they making the playoffs with just adding Trae and AD not happy/often injured?