Trae Young to Decline Player Option, Set to Become Free Agent

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to decline his player option for the upcoming 2026-27 season, making him a free agent.

The playmaker has appeared in five games for the Wizards since his trade from the Atlanta Hawks during the 2025-26 season. Under his current contract, Young has one more season with a player option valued at $49 million, but according to reporter Marc Spears, the guard plans to turn it down.

Despite this, the Wizards are considered favorites to re-sign him to a new deal.