What happened: Jake Fischer reports that Anthony Davis and his camp have been seeking a maximum contract extension, a dynamic that makes it plausible to consider him a trade candidate in Washington. Fischer added that Portland is among the teams expected to show interest should Davis become available.

Why it matters: An extension push from a player of Davis' caliber forces a franchise to decide between a long-term financial commitment and cashing in his trade value now. The chatter also reaches the Lakers, where fans are weighing him as a fallback if the team strikes out on its restricted free agent big-man targets. It is the latest twist in the ongoing questions around Anthony Davis' trade value and his future in Washington.

What to watch: Watch whether Washington engages on an extension or fields offers, and whether Portland's reported interest firms into a concrete proposal as the offseason develops.