Details on the delayed contract extension between Anthony Davis and the Wizards have been revealed! They agreed to evaluate each other after the first 20 games.

According to ESPN's Shams, sources said on August 7, Beijing time, that the Wizards and Davis's agent Rich Paul have agreed to delay negotiations on a possible contract extension, waiting until after the new season begins.

A source told Shams that this arrangement allows both sides to use the first roughly 20 games of the season to fully consider the extension, observing the Wizards and the ten-time All-Star's early-season performance.

Davis became eligible for an extension on Thursday, with a maximum of four years and $275 million. The first-year salary of that extension would replace his $62.8 million player option for the 2027-28 season.

Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul and the Wizards have decided to postpone extension talks until after the first phase of the season, so Davis can experience the Wizards' management style, better understand the team's competitiveness, evaluate their ability to acquire quality players, and learn more about the franchise's future plans.

This additional observation period also allows the Wizards to assess Davis's on-court performance, his health and the team's overall health, and see if the lineup can deliver the expected improvement after the early part of the season.

The Athletic first reported that Davis and the Wizards will not hold extension negotiations before the new season begins.

Over the past three seasons, the Wizards have lost at least 64 games each year. Last season, the team acquired Davis and Trae Young via trades to accelerate the rebuild. The franchise hopes this duo can make the Wizards a strong playoff contender this season while mentoring the young core, including 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and third-year center Alex Sarr.

This summer, the Wizards finalized a four-year, $212 million extension with Trae Young to keep him. They also brought in Chris Middleton and Deandre Ayton this offseason. Last season, Davis played only 20 games due to a hand injury and did not suit up for the Wizards after being traded at the deadline. During Summer League, he trained with the team in Las Vegas and appeared fully recovered by July.

When asked if he had discussed staying in Washington with Davis, Trae Young said they had talked.

“I didn’t push too much on it,” Young told ESPN last month with a smile. “I think he already knows where he wants to go.”