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Trae Young expected to sign $212M deal with Wizards

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:08 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Trae Young expected to sign $212M deal with Wizards

Summary

Trae Young plans to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to continue with the Washington Wizards. The contract will include a player option in the final year. Young, 27, played only five games with the Wizards after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks last season. Details surrounding his decision reflect positively on his short experience with the franchise.

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•Trae Young intends to sign a four-year contract with the Wizards.
•The deal is reported to be worth around $212 million.
•Young has a player option for the fourth year of the contract.
•He played five games with the Wizards after a trade last season.
•Sources confirm the signing is anticipated to take place soon.

Latest Updates

7:50 PMESPN — Sources: Young to ink $212M deal with Wizards
6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Trae Young to reportedly sign 4-year, $212 million extension with Wizards

What they're saying

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Free agent Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Wizards, with a player option in Year 4, sources told ESPN.
— ESPNby Shams Charania