Anthony Davis may have just given the Wizards another reason to pursue Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves has been a long-standing target for the Washington Wizards, especially after a career-best season featuring 23.3 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds. Reaves has developed into one of the league’s top young guards. Washington’s pursuit may be less urgent due to roster changes, including the addition of Trae Young and other young players such as Tre Johnson. Still, if an opportunity arose, Washington would likely pursue Reaves. Anthony Davis recently said he misses Austin Reaves the most, indicating strong personal and on-court chemistry. That connection could strengthen the case for Reaves to join Washington, though convincing his current team remains a major hurdle.

"Coming off his career-best season, averaging 23.3 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds, the former undrafted guard has emerged as one of the best young guards in the league. Washington's desire to add Reaves has likely decreased some, given their acquisition of Trae Young and the abundance of young talent on the roster, with the likes of Tre Johnson coming to mind, but it's fair to say that if the opportunity presented itself tomorrow, Washington likely wouldn't think twice about pursuing the 27-year-old."

"And based on the recent comments from Anthony Davis, the Wizards may have just received another reason to keep their hopes alive for a move to land Reaves. Anthony Davis says Austin Reaves is the teammate he misses the most. Davis made headlines as part of a recent prank show called "Foul Play" when he played a key role in pranking his former teammate, Austin Reaves."

"Anthony Davis:"Out of everybody on the team, I really miss Austin Reaves. That was my guy."(h/t @RichStapless, via @BleacherReport) pic.twitter.com/rO5qrjlIfF- Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 26, 2026. The big man clearly has a strong relationship with Reaves, and based on their chemistry on the court, that shouldn't come as a surprise to anybody."

"Obviously, the hope of AD luring a former teammate to the DMV has already been mentioned ahead of LeBron James pivotal offseason decision, but a bold move for Reaves feels more likely than the 41-year-old veteran using what could be his last season in the league to suit up in D.C. Getting Reaves to Washington alone would be difficult, but arguably the biggest obstacle of any move for the Wizards would be convincing the Lake"

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