Trae Young Declines 2026-27 Option, Eyes NBA Free Agency

Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million option for the 2026–27 season to become an unrestricted free agent, with a multi-year return to Washington a strong possibility around $120 million. Several teams are expected to pursue him, though opting out removes him from the trade market. His max offers could vary (roughly $212.9 million over four years elsewhere or $287.1 million over five years with the Wizards), but last season was largely lost due to injuries and a midseason trade. Earlier, he posted strong numbers in 2024/25 (24.2 ppg, 11.6 apg over 76 games).