Nets eye Trae Young as free agency approaches this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets are among the few NBA teams projected to have significant cap space this summer, making them potential suitors for Washington Wizards guard Trae Young. After declining his $48.97 million player option, Young may attract interest from multiple teams, though he is expected to return to the Wizards on a new deal. Young's recent performance has been subpar, averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists per game this past season. Despite this, experts suggest that if he is available for a lesser contract than expected, the Nets could consider him as a fit alongside their young core and recent draft picks.
- •Nets projected to have significant cap space this offseason.
- •Trae Young declined his $48.97 million player option.
- •Young averaged 19.3 points and 8.9 assists this season.
- •Multiple teams likely to express interest in Young.
- •Young was traded to the Wizards mid-season from the Atlanta Hawks.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Could the Nets pursue Wizards' Trae Young in NBA free-agency?
"The Brooklyn Nets are projected to be one of a few teams to have cap space this summer. Could they pursue Washington Wizards guard Trae Young?
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