Trae Young set to decline player option with Wizards to become free agent
NBA players must submit their option decisions by Monday. This coincides with a broader period of free agent rumors as the league opens its market.
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The league has set a Monday deadline for option decisions.
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NBA Free Agency Market Opens for Option Decisions
confidence 50%NBA players must submit their option decisions by Monday. This coincides with a broader period of free agent rumors as the league opens its market.
Still unconfirmed:
- The NBA market is opening with option decisions due on Monday.
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Trae Young signs 4-year, $212 million deal with Washington Wizards
confidence 100%Trae Young has agreed to a new four-year contract with the Washington Wizards valued at approximately $212 million. The four-time All-Star opted out of his previous player option to enter free agency before securing this deal. The agreement includes a player option in the fourth year.
What's confirmed:
- Trae Young signed a four-year deal with the Washington Wizards worth approximately $212 million.
- Young declined a player option to become a free agent.
- The contract contains a player option in Year 4.
- Trae Young is a four-time All-Star.
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Trae Young Signs 4-Year, $212 Million Extension With Washington Wizards
confidence 100%Trae Young declined a player option to enter unrestricted free agency. He has since agreed to a new 4-year contract with the Washington Wizards valued at $212 million. The four-time All-Star played 15 games last season.
What's confirmed:
- Trae Young declined his player option for the next season.
- Young agreed to a 4-year, $212 million contract with the Washington Wizards.
- Young is a four-time All-Star.
Still unconfirmed:
- Young's player option was valued at $48.97 million.
- Young appeared in 15 games this past season.
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Trae Young to decline player option and enter free agency
confidence 95%Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season. This decision makes the point guard a free agent. He is expected to remain with Washington.
What's confirmed:
- Trae Young is set to become a free agent by declining his player option.
- Young is likely to stay with the Washington Wizards.
Still unconfirmed:
- Young is declining a player option valued at $48.97 million.
- Young is opting out of a $48.9M deal.
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Trae Young to decline player option and enter free agency
confidence 100%Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season. This move makes the star playmaker a free agent. Washington is currently favored to re-sign him.
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.
- Washington is the favorite to re-sign Young.
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Trae Young Declines Player Option to Enter Free Agency
confidence 95%Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his player option for the 2026-27 season. This move allows the four-time All-Star to enter free agency. Multiple teams are interested in the playmaker, though Washington is considered the front-runner to re-sign him.
What's confirmed:
- Trae Young declined his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
- Young will become a free agent as a result of declining the option.
- The Washington Wizards are the front-runners to re-sign Young.
Still unconfirmed:
- Young wants to check his market value in free agency before deciding his next move.
- Several teams are expected to pursue Young in the offseason.