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[michaeltex]

I guess this is how the NBA works, but it seems like a read the room type of thing.   Why even make this an issue.   Show the Wizards and the league you are still an elite player for a few months first.    I wasn't crazy with the lineup to start the season in Dallas last year, but man I didn't expect it to be that bad.   The AD at PF thing seems like a real hard fit now if he can't shoot.   He got his numbers but it just wasn't impactful.  Maybe the injury he suffered hampered his training.   But his stats felt pretty empty.    If he shows he can still be elite, there is a good chance a good team will want him.    That contract demands needs to scare away a lot of people though.

Also, imagine the drain having the extension questions if he was still with the Mavs.    Just drains the energy out of the room. 
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[The Athletic] Anthony Davis wants a Max extension (4Y/275M) but there’s almost no chance the Wizards will give him that, considering his injury history and his age. Davis' agent, Rich Paul, is assessing other teams’ interest in AD and will continue to do so as February’s trade deadline approaches.

I can't express strongly enough how happy I am that DAL is not longer part of the AD drama tour. He learned well from LBJ, IMO.