Anthony Davis Reportedly Wants To Return To Lakers, But A Reunion Is Unlikely

Anthony Davis, who spent five and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, reportedly wants a reunion with the team, but a reunion seems unlikely, according to ESPN LA’s The Sedano & Kap Morning Show. Brian Windhorst stated that Davis is one of the bigger question marks in the league this year, along with Kyrie Irving and Domantas Sabonis.

All three players have options in their contracts for the next season, and the Wizards are waiting to see if Davis plays 20 to 30 games before deciding on a contract extension. If Davis does not receive a contract extension, he may become a trade candidate. However, the Lakers lack high-value assets to trade for him, as they have traded most of their picks.

Davis is making $58.4 million in 2026-27, and the Lakers would need to give up most of their quality role players to match his salary. Even if they decide to do that, the Wizards would need to see enough value in those players to send Davis to Los Angeles. Another option would be for Davis to decline his $62.8 million player option for 2027-28 and join the Lakers as a free agent, but he would have to take a significant pay cut.

Davis' presence could address the Lakers' defensive struggles and add a starting center, but his injuries remain a concern. Therefore, it seems unlikely that a reunion between Davis and the Lakers would occur.