Trae Young Plans To Opt Out, Become Free Agent

By Dana Gauruder | at June 17, 2026 9:12 pm Wizards star point guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97MM option for the 2026/27 season and become an unrestricted free agent, Marc J. Spears of ESPN tweets. Re-signing with Washington on a multiyear deal remains a strong possibility, as Young has been impressed by the organization since the Wizards acquired him in midseason from the Hawks, according to Spears. There has been speculation that the two sides might agree to a new three-year contract in the neighborhood of $120MM. However, Young expects multiple teams to pursue him. By declining...