Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis has been at the center of trade rumors this entire offseason, but general manager Will Dawkins is confident that the 33-year-old will be a major part of the franchise this upcoming year. Speaking to SiriusXM NBA Radio, Dawkins revealed that Davis wants to stay with the team, saying that "AD's in D.C. and wants to be in D.C."
Why it matters for Anthony Davis
The news comes as a relief to Wizards fans, who have been eagerly awaiting Davis' return to the court after being traded mid-season from the Dallas Mavericks. Despite sitting out the rest of the season with injuries, Davis has been working out with his teammates and has been a key part of the team's summer training program.
What comes next?
While the trade rumors may continue to swirl, Dawkins is optimistic about the team's chances with Davis on board. "We kind of don't worry too much about that stuff," he said. "Like AD's in D.C. and wants to be in D.C., we're going to keep them there." Dawkins emphasized the importance of building on the summer and making sure the team is ready to go at the beginning of the year.
And with Davis leading the way, the Wizards are looking to make a strong push in the upcoming season. "He was out here with all of our guys," Dawkins said. "We had every single one of our team members here for game one. So we had all 17 guys on the roster here, and he was a big part of what we had going on, working out, leading the group workouts for our veteran players."
But the question remains: will Davis stay with the Wizards or will he be traded to another team? Only time will tell, but for now, it seems that the star is committed to staying in D.C.
The plan for the upcoming season
Dawkins emphasized the importance of building on the summer and making sure the team is ready to go at the beginning of the year. "The plan is to be big and to be strong and to be skilled," he said. With Davis leading the way, the Wizards are looking to make a strong push in the upcoming season.
And with the team's summer training program in full swing, it's clear that Davis is committed to staying with the Wizards. "He was out here with all of our guys," Dawkins said. "We had every single one of our team members here for game one. So we had all 17 guys on the roster here, and he was a big part of what we had going on, working out, leading the group workouts for our veteran players."
But what does the future hold for Davis and the Wizards? Only time will tell, but for now, it seems that the star is committed to staying in D.C.
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