Draymond Green addressed the Washington Wizards’ blockbuster acquisition of Anthony Davis, explaining how the deal could reshape one of the Eastern Conference’s youngest rosters during a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show.
The veteran forward analyzed the move from a roster-building perspective after Washington acquired Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum, while Dallas received Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, draft capital and additional assets.
Green said: “The Washington Wizards received Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum. The Mavs received Khris Middleton, a young AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, who’s been moved on since, Marvin Bagley, two first round picks, three second round picks. So, essentially this trade deadline, the Wizards has acquired Trae Young and AD and largely for next season.”
The Warriors’ leader questioned whether Davis should play significant minutes this season given Washington’s position near the bottom of the East standings at 14-38.
“For AD, it doesn’t make much sense to play. Washington record is towards the bottom of the league. AD, if he’s coming back from the injury that he sustained, he’s probably still another three to four weeks away. At that point, that puts you in the March for a team that’s going to play another month, why risk it?” he said.
From a basketball logic standpoint, Washington owns its own draft pick, which Green suggested could influence how the organization approaches the remainder of the season.
“Washington own their own draft pick this year. That pick could turn into AJ Dybantsa. That pick could turn into Darren Peterson. That pick can turn into Kingston Flemings. That pick can turn into Caleb Wilson,” Green added while discussing the long-term outlook.
The Wizards have already invested heavily in young talent, including rookie guard Tre Johnson, center Alex Sarr and wing Kyshawn George, who averages 15.1 points and 4.9 assists while providing defensive versatility.
Green emphasized that Washington’s front office has created multiple roster pathways by adding veterans alongside prospects.
“But that is the sign of a good front office when you give yourself endless possibilities. And that’s what Will Dawkins has done coming over from OKC,” he said.
The addition of Trae Young earlier in January and the arrival of Davis give the franchise two established stars to pair with developing players such as Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley.
Green also noted the importance of long-term commitment if the Wizards want Davis to remain a central piece. “You know you bring in Anthony Davis going to have to commit long term in order to keep him there,” he said.
Washington currently averages 112.1 points per game with a balanced scoring profile, though the team’s defensive consistency and health remain key factors as it looks ahead to next season.
Green concluded that the franchise could change significantly depending on draft results and roster decisions, adding, “this team could look completely different next year… and Washington could become a team to be reckoned with in the East.”
