The Wizards are walking on thin ice. Just a day after reports emerged that Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option and enter free agency, another question surfaced around the franchise’s future: Anthony Davis’ commitment. The timing naturally triggered the obvious questions.

Davis landed in Washington along with Young as part of the franchise’s effort to build a contending team. Now, with the uncertainty of Young’s stay, many wonder whether Davis remains fully invested in the Capital side’s ambitions. Luckily, Wizards president Michael Winger delivered a positive update, and during an appearance on NBC4 Washington, Winger gave major relief to the Wizards fans.

“My conversations with AD are delightful,” Winger said. “He’s a pro’s pro. He understands who he is in this league.”

“He understands the direction of the league; he understands what we are trying to do organizationally. He’s communicated to me a strong intention of being part of what we are building.”

Furthermore, Davis’s contract situation also gives extra significance to Winger’s comments. The 10x NBA All-Star has two years left on his $175 million contract, including a player option. This makes him a crucial piece in the Wizards’ lofty ambitions. Well, Michael Winger acknowledged that as well. 

“He, like the rest of us, wants to be on a really, really good basketball team and compete for something big. That’s our aim. That’s what we want to do, and I’m delighted that Anthony’s here for that.”

The comments also arrive at an interesting point, especially considering the reports surrounding Young. The latest report expects the veteran guard to enter free agency on Monday. While the move initially raised questions about Washington’s plans, the expectation remains that Ice Trae will negotiate a new long-term deal with the Wizards.

As the Wizards enter the crucial offseason and await Young’s decision, Anthony Davis’ commitment gives a sense of stability. However, there is an impending concern. While Davis’ commitment offers stability on paper, the team still faces another pressing question: How stable can he be on the court?

The Wizards traded him in at the deadline, roughly a month after the Trae Young trade. But fans never got to see the big man in action. He arrived in the capital, recovering from a ligament injury, and couldn’t recover in time, as the season wound up. 

With the team spiralling down with a 17-65 finish, the team must prioritize the big man’s health. In particular, the concern is Davis’ injury history. The 33-year-old faced multiple injury setbacks, including calf, groin, knee, ankle, eye, and now, hand.

Everyone knows what AD can do when he’s healthy, but the Wizards need to ensure that he remains available when the season begins.

Anthony Davis is on the same page as the team

While questions about Anthony Davis’ injuries remain valid, his impact when healthy has rarely been a problem. Even at 33, he has stayed afloat as one of the impactful bigs, doing a lot of damage on the defensive end. This really explains why the Wizards remain committed to rebuilding around him. Moreover, the Wizards won’t go to the battle alone. AD is equally invested.

Speaking of the Wizards franchise as a whole, he said in April, “When the trade happened, and I got here, I’ve said this place is not what people make it seem. It’s a testament to the organization, the coaching staff, the players, everybody here.”

Most importantly, he expressed confidence in the roster around him. Despite their disheartening campaign, he valued the team’s young core.

“They know that I want to win. I’m sure that they want to win as well. Nobody wants to lose. I know we have a lot of young guys, but as I said, I mentioned it about the young guys, how talented they are. Adding Trae and myself kind of can help change that.”

Now, one thing is clear. They all have a consistent picture of where the team needs to head. While the questions regarding the contract and injuries emerge, the franchise seems fixated on one goal: Winning it all.