Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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BREAKING: Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Washington Wizards, with a player option in Year 4, sources tell ESPN. The four-time NBA All-Star declined his $49M player option for a long-term commitment ahead of free agency.

The idea of decline (PO) and extend seemed like a fairly obvious outcome from Trae being acquired by WAS.

But I'm quite surprised by the size of the new deal. It starts at over $45M (the declined year was $49M iirc). I just dont think he is worth nearly that amount.

But it certainly gives an indication of where the Wiz want to head. I bet they plan to keep AD and try to make it for long term.