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Report: Trae Young plans to decline $48.97M player option

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season. This move makes him an unrestricted free agent. Washington is currently viewed as the front-runner to retain him.

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Reports confirm Young intends to enter free agency by refusing his option.

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  1. Trae Young to decline $48.97M player option

    Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season. This move makes him an unrestricted free agent. Washington is currently viewed as the front-runner to retain him.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
    • Young will become an unrestricted free agent.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Washington Wizards are the favorites to keep Young.
    • Young believes better options exist than his current contract.
    confidence 90%

  2. Trae Young Plans to Decline $48.97M Player Option

    Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season. This decision will make the star an unrestricted free agent in July. Washington is currently the favorite to keep him.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
    • Young was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to Washington in January for Corey Kispert and C.J. McCollum.
    • Injuries to his quad, thigh, and knee limited Young to five games with the Wizards.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Washington Wizards are the front-runner to retain Young's services.
    confidence 90%

  3. Trae Young Plans to Decline $48.97M Wizards Player Option

    Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season. This move will make the four-time All-Star an unrestricted free agent. Sources indicate Washington remains the front-runner to retain him.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young plans to decline a $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
    • Young will become an unrestricted free agent.
    • The Washington Wizards are the front-runner to retain Young.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Young plans to re-sign with Washington on a multi-year contract with a lower per-season value.
    • Young expects maximum interest from multiple teams.
    confidence 95%