Anthony Davis has an estimated net worth of $160 million as of May 2025, Sportskeeda reports in its breakdown of Davis's net worth. His next-contract asking price sits at or near maximum salaries, fueled by huge NBA earnings, an elite two-way resume and steady endorsements. RealGM, citing The Athletic, puts the ceiling at four years and $275 million through 2030-31. That path requires declining a $62.8M player option for 2027-28, a clause that lets the player keep or reject the final season.
Table of Contents
- Where does his $160 million come from?
- What does his current deal pay?
- Why is the ask $275 million?
- Why might Washington say no?
- What could happen before February?
Where does his $160 million come from?
Through his Pelicans, Lakers and Mavericks stints, Davis earned about $335.9M in NBA salary, SportsDunia and Celebrity Net Worth estimate. That figure is projected to reach about $364M by the end of 2025-26. With endorsements included, the career total reaches about $430M.
Nike has anchored his off-court pay since he entered the NBA, Celebrity Net Worth notes in its 2026 update. Additional deals include Ruffles, Red Bull, Beats, Foot Locker and ExxonMobil. Those deals produce about $5M yearly off court, while Forbes listed $58.1M in total 2026 earnings.
What does his current deal pay?
He plays under a three-year maximum veteran extension, a deal that pays a veteran at the league's top salary scale. It was announced as $186 million in 2023. It is now listed at $175.37 million fully guaranteed, as FOX Sports described in its report on the extension.
The structure keeps annual pay high and rising. The final season is a $62.8M player option. That clause lets Davis accept or reject that season before seeking his next deal.
- 2025-26: about $54.1M
- 2026-27: about $58.45M
- 2027-28: $62.8M player option
Why is the ask $275 million?
Davis and agent Rich Paul seek the next deal at or very near maximum salaries. He is eligible for up to four years and $275 million through 2030-31. The path requires declining the $62.8M option for 2027-28, RealGM reports, citing The Athletic, in its wiretap on Davis's contract stance.
His case rests on elite two-way production. EssentiallySports lists a 2020 NBA championship, nine All-Star selections and three blocks titles. The same resume includes four All-NBA First Team nods and five All-Defensive Team selections.
Why might Washington say no?
Davis is 33 and turns 34 in March. He played only about 20 games last season before left-hand ligament damage. Washington is reportedly unlikely to offer near-max money.
BasketballNews, summarizing The Athletic, links that stance to age, injury history and payroll restrictions in its update on Washington's stance. First- and second-apron penalties act as spending limits for high-payroll teams. They make a long max deal costlier in flexibility, not only cash.
What could happen before February?
The standoff affects Washington, Dallas and possible trade suitors. Dallas acquired Davis from the Lakers for Luka Doncic in February 2025, then moved him to Washington in February 2026, USA Today notes.
Washington is rebuilding around AJ Dybantsa and Alex Sarr. The team already committed about $212M over four years to Trae Young. Paul is now gauging trade interest before the February deadline, with Kevin Durant's shorter two-year, $90M extension as a possible compromise model, BasketballNews notes.