Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Marc Stein report Dallas is likely to finalize a four-year extension worth roughly $89–90 million once Washington becomes eligible on Aug. 29.
- An in-season extension of four years or one with a first-year raise above 20% would trigger trade restrictions that effectively keep Washington in Dallas for the season.
- Role questions persist in a crowded frontcourt featuring Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II and No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, with Jason Kidd planning to deploy Flagg as a primary ball-handler.
- Supporters point to Washington’s two-way value and 2024 Finals run, though some coverage notes he missed about 25 games last season, a factor in risk assessments.
- Cap considerations and lessons from losing Jalen Brunson shape the push to secure Washington, while some analysts propose a lower four-year, $73.2 million structure to preserve trade optionality.