Anthony Davis Debuts for Wizards in Home Win, Jabs at Last Year's Empty Seats
Davis finally suited up in D.C. as Washington beat Milwaukee in front of 18,805 — and he's our No. 7 overall big man heading into 2026-27.
Healthy, featured, and the clear fantasy centerpiece in D.C.
- Davis traded to Washington in Feb, missed time with hand injury
- 44.2 FPTS/G in 20 games last season (2025-26, actual)
- Our rank #7 overall, #4 at position for 2026-27
- Wizards drew 18,805 fans vs Bucks, up from 16,106 avg
- First Washington winning record since Nov. 28, 2022
Anthony Davis finally played a meaningful home game for the Wizards, and it came with a win. Washington beat the Bucks on Wednesday to open 1-0 — the franchise's first time holding a winning record since Nov. 28, 2022. That's not a typo; it's just what rebuilding looks like.
Davis was the headline after being dealt to Washington back in February, then sidelined by a hand injury that kept him off the floor. In 20 games last season (2025-26), he averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists for 44.2 fantasy points per game — numbers that still make him our No. 7 overall player and No. 4 at his position for 2026-27.
Postgame, Davis leaned into the atmosphere, saying he fed off both the crowd and his teammates. He also got in a dry shot at last season's turnout, joking that his first home game in a Washington uniform felt like "Dress Like a Seat Night." The numbers back the punchline: the Wizards averaged just 16,106 fans per game in 2025-26, second-fewest in the league, as they finished dead last in the standings.
Wednesday's crowd of 18,805 was a clear step up, even if it fell about 1,500 short of the arena's capacity. Davis acknowledged he'd like it fuller, but credited fans with pushing the team over the hump. He also cautioned that there's a long season ahead — a sensible read for a roster that still has to prove this start wasn't a mirage.
The Fantasy Fallout
This is the most interesting Washington has looked for fantasy purposes in years. Davis headlines a group that includes Trae Young (32.7 FPTS/G in 15 games last season, 2025-26), Deandre Ayton (26.9 FPTS/G, our No. 98 overall), and Khris Middleton (19.5 FPTS/G, No. 177). None of the supporting cast is a league-winner, but a healthy AD changes the ceiling of the whole offense. No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa sat out with an ankle issue, so monitor his timeline before stashing.
The one flag: Davis's last five games ran 7.3 fantasy points below his season average, a reminder that a hand injury and an integration period can drag production early. Don't let that scare you off. If a nervous manager is dangling him over the slow finish, this is a buy-low window on a top-10 asset who's now fully cleared and clearly the first option in D.C. Grab him.
