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Trae Young Plans To Opt Out, Become Free Agent

Trae Young will remain with the Washington Wizards after declining his player option. The point guard agreed to a new four-year contract. The deal is worth approximately $212 million.

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The specific terms of the new contract, including the four-year duration and $212 million value, are now known.

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  1. Trae Young Agrees to 4-Year, $212 Million Deal With Wizards

    Trae Young will remain with the Washington Wizards after declining his player option. The point guard agreed to a new four-year contract. The deal is worth approximately $212 million.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young declined a player option to become a free agent.
    • Young agreed to a four-year contract to stay with the Washington Wizards.
    • The new deal is worth approximately $212 million.
    • Young is a four-time All-Star.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The contract includes a player option in Year 4.
    • Young declined a $49 million player option.
    confidence 100%

  2. Trae Young Re-signs With Washington Wizards After Opting Out

    Trae Young declined a player option to enter free agency. He has since agreed to a new contract to stay with the Washington Wizards.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young declined his player option with the Washington Wizards.
    • Young's declined player option was worth $48.97 million.
    • Trae Young agreed to a new contract to remain with the Washington Wizards.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Brian Windhorst expected the guard to stay in DC.
    confidence 100%

  3. Trae Young Declines Player Option to Enter Free Agency

    Washington Wizards guard Trae Young has turned down his player option. He will now enter the free agent market.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young declined his player option with the Washington Wizards.
    • Young is set to become a free agent.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Young turned down a $48.97 million player option.
    • Young turned down a $49 million option.
    • Washington is the favorite to re-sign Young.
    confidence 90%

  4. Trae Young to Decline $48.97M Player Option

    Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to opt out of his player option for the 2026-27 season. He will become an unrestricted free agent this Monday. Washington is currently the favorite to re-sign the four-time All-Star.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young plans to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season.
    • The player option is valued at $48.97 million.
    • Young will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday.
    • Washington is the front-runner to re-sign Young.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Multiple teams are interested in signing Trae Young.
    • Young loves the team in D.C.
    confidence 95%

  5. Trae Young to Decline Wizards Option and Enter Free Agency

    Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young plans to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season. This move will make him an unrestricted free agent this summer. Washington is currently considered the front-runner to re-sign the four-time All-Star.

    What's confirmed:

    • Trae Young plans to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season.
    • Young will become an unrestricted free agent.
    • The player option for the 2026-27 season is valued at $48.97 million.
    • Trae Young is a four-time All-Star.
    • The Washington Wizards are the front-runners to re-sign Young.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Other NBA teams are expected to pursue Young in free agency.
    • Young appeared in 15 games this past season.
    confidence 100%