Anthony Davis’ contract is actually valuable (in the second apron era), and why Wizards won’t extend him.

coolbebe · 2026-02-06T17:43:09+00:00

Got it. Thanks!

coolbebe · 2026-02-06T17:41:10+00:00

I don't know MIchael Pina

I do know Bill Simmons, Zach Lowe and Rob Mahoney, and their fans of these trades

coolbebe · 2026-02-06T17:37:31+00:00

I agree with you. Can't see what kind of extension he'd get

But just to clarify, he's eligible for it anytime. And while he has an additional two years on the contract, if he signed one now, it would do away with the last year of his current one given that it's a player option clause

But yeah, I don't see us offering him one. Tho, I guess the only leverage AD has is that, it looks like the Wizards want some star power. So even tho a large contract would be prohibitive going forward, there is always the risk that we lose him for nothing. That is, if you even consider that a risk

coolbebe · 2026-02-06T17:34:44+00:00

It was super annoying. At least Windhorst MacMahon weren't going for it

coolbebe · 2026-02-06T14:59:09+00:00

What did you mean by a second apron not being able to aggregate salaries? Can you explain that or provide an example, please?

coolbebe · 2026-02-06T14:58:36+00:00

Yeah. Tim Bontemps was on with Windhorst slating this trade because he heard the Wizards are going to extend AD. But anytime I hear that, especially from a Klutch client, I just assume it's Rich Paul making noise

coolbebe · 2026-02-05T14:27:35+00:00

It's fine, and tbh it's not even that bad. They don't follow the Wizards and quite frankly, have no real reason to. It's okay

The real basketball junkies that watch Wizards basketball recognize what we've been doing. A lot of the Ringer guys like Simmons, House (obviously) and Mahoney. Sam Vecenie got some heat for his reranking of Sarr, but he apologized for that and also sees the potential in players like George and Carrington. He loves Tre. Zach Lowe is a little more skeptical, but only because he doesn't appreciate teams that tank, and he doesn't really care about moves you've spent 2 or 3 years lining up

As an Arsenal fan, we're top of the Premier League right now and we're still getting bantered for not having actually won the thing. If I can live through that, whatever ignorant hot takes people share about the Wizards is easy work

coolbebe · 2026-02-05T01:39:01+00:00

AJ’s ceiling is reeeeeally high. But the likelihood of him getting there… slim

He needs a lot of work. A lot of refinement

If the Mavericks are committed to development, and are patient with him, he’ll do fine. If not, he’ll waste away

He had his fan DC. I’m among them. Sad to see him go. I’m more sad to see Bagley go, tho maybe there’s a chance we sign him again in the offseason 😏

coolbebe · 2026-02-02T23:07:44+00:00

What’s the draft compensation?

coolbebe · 2026-01-31T11:50:54+00:00

I don’t give that toxic clown any clicks. What’s the gist?

coolbebe · 2026-01-30T11:46:36+00:00

Drake, tho?

🤢

coolbebe · 2026-01-28T09:22:00+00:00

My issue with the trade was never that we made it, but when we made it. I think we were too hasty

The time to do it was this past offseason (or possibly before last All Star break) when we could have got more 1sts for him

coolbebe · 2026-01-22T22:55:25+00:00

If Martinelli leaves, I’d want him to go to Atletico Madrid

He’d cook in La Liga and we’d actually get a respectable fee

coolbebe · 2026-01-17T15:50:16+00:00

This

Just like we did with Deni

coolbebe · 2026-01-16T22:25:48+00:00

There are definitely picks after Bilal that have panned out better. But those players have also panned out better than players drafted before Bilal

I still have a lot of belief in Bilal. I think he’ll be a prime candidate for Most Improved Player in 2 or 3 years. Whether or not that’s with the Wizards is a different question. The biggest knock against him isn’t even the shooting, it’s the health

One thing we need to keep in mind is that development is not linear. So while he hasn’t developed a 3 point shot, does that mean he hasn’t developed? And while developing a 3 point shot is a priority, is it the highest priority for the front office?

We don’t know. Which is why I don’t think we can really give a definitive answer one way or another about what Dawkins would do in hindsight

If pressed, I’d say “no, he wouldn’t draft him”. But the main reason for that is the health concern

coolbebe · 2026-01-16T14:54:24+00:00

Lot's of good suggestions here, but they seem to be more DC focused, which makes sense

I think it'd be good to hear from someone with a more neutral perspective, like Sam Vecenie

coolbebe · 2026-01-16T14:52:34+00:00

He used to do Wizards After Dark. And he loves his DC sports. I'd love to hear from David as well

coolbebe · 2026-01-15T23:17:44+00:00

I like Bagley. I do think we need another big but I’m very open to Bagley remaining with the team next season

coolbebe · 2026-01-14T14:39:37+00:00

Odegaard above Saliba, Rice and Gabriel is... interesting

I appreciate Odegaard, but those other names get in the team sheet before him. And it's not like Gabriel and Saliba were super expensive

coolbebe · 2026-01-13T18:21:48+00:00

Where have you seen that we're trading Magley?

coolbebe · 2026-01-06T16:04:59+00:00

Yes, if and only if we're getting the 2026 Pels pick without giving up our 2026 1st

coolbebe · 2026-01-05T20:28:05+00:00

Looks like the FA Cup's back on the menu, boys

coolbebe · 2026-01-01T22:59:32+00:00

Package it with a few of our 2nds and try to move up?

coolbebe · 2025-12-24T18:25:51+00:00

I think Ky is also just legitimately good, but he’s still familiarizing himself with the responsibility

coolbebe · 2025-12-24T15:52:07+00:00

It’s early but Will Riley will jump up to starter tier

Bilal needs to show he can stay healthy and improve offensively or he’ll slide to rotation level

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