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Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA
Key takeaways
- Washington Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent Monday, sources told Andscape's Marc Spears on Wednesday.
- Washington remains the front-runner for the four-time All-Star, but multiple teams are expected to have interest, sources said.
- Young entered last season determined to prove he was worth a four-year, $229 million max extension and was the leader the Atlanta Hawks needed to contend in the East.
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Washington Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent Monday, sources told Andscape's Marc Spears on Wednesday.
Washington remains the front-runner for the four-time All-Star, but multiple teams are expected to have interest, sources said.
Young entered last season determined to prove he was worth a four-year, $229 million max extension and was the leader the Atlanta Hawks needed to contend in the East. But he suffered a sprained right MCL in the fifth game of the season in late October and did not return until mid-December.
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