Despite rumors swirling to the contrary, Anthony Davis wants to be a part of what the Washington Wizards are building according to team president Michael Winger.

"My conversations with AD are delightful. He's a pro's pro. He understands who he is in this league, he understands the direction of this league, he understands what we're trying to do organizationally," Winger said. "He's communicated to me a strong interest in being part of what we're building... He, like the rest of us, wants to be on a really good basketball team and compete for something big. That's our aim, that's what we want to do, and I'm delighted that Anthony's here for that."

Washington acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks ahead of last season's trade deadline. The veteran big man did not play in a game for the Wizards, as the chose to let him recover from various injuries.

Davis has $58.4 million contract for this season. The 10-time All-Star then has $62.7 million player option for the 2027-28 season. The Wizards envision Davis partnering with Trae Young and the team's young talent, including the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, to lead the team back into playoff contention.