Trae Young Declines $49M Option, Eyes Free Agency
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Trae Young Declines $49M Option, Eyes Free Agency

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has opted out of his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, signaling his intention to explore free agency. This decision comes after Young was traded to the Washington Wizards earlier this year.

Trae Young reportedly declined his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, according to reports. This move is expected to open the door for the star guard to seek a maximum contract offer from multiple teams.

The timing of this decision follows Young’s trade to the Washington Wizards on January 9. While the source does not detail the reasons behind Young’s decision, it indicates he anticipates significant interest and potentially lucrative offers in free agency.

It is anticipated that Young will receive multiple max contract offers as he enters free agency. The source provides no further details on which teams may pursue Young or the potential value of these offers.

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