Davis’ Contract Situation
Davis signed a three-year, $175.4 million maximum veteran extension with the Los Angeles Lakers before they traded him last season. He holds a $62.8 million player option for the 2027-28 campaign and then automatically hits unrestricted free agency before the 2028-29 season. On top of his current deal, which ends when he turns 34 years old, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, Davis seeks a maximum contract extension from Dallas or any team that acquires him.
Anthony Davis’ goal is to receive a max extension, per @BrettSiegelNBA pic.twitter.com/6EUYwLFdPG
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 8, 2026
A maximum extension could handcuff the Hawks financially when factoring in Davis’ age and health with the first and second apron restrictions. McCollum, Luke Kennard, and Kristaps Porziņģis’ contracts are set to expire after this season, and Atlanta will have over $70 million in cap space to spend in free agency. If the team trades for Davis and gives him the extension he wants, that financial freedom goes out the window. The star center’s production likely declines over the course of a potential deal, as it likely approaches his age-40 campaign.
