Trae Young opts out of contract, examining potential free agency destinations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Trae Young has opted out of his guaranteed $49 million deal for the 2026-27 season, making him a free agent. Young is likely pursuing a multi-year contract, with the Washington Wizards as his most probable destination, expected to offer a three-year, $120 million deal. Other possible teams include the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Chicago Bulls, each facing challenges regarding salary cap space. Young's decision reflects a desire for long-term stability despite potentially taking a pay cut this summer.
- •Young opted out of a $49 million contract on June 18, 2026.
- •Wizards expected to offer Young a three-year, $120 million deal.
- •Miami Heat may pursue Young via sign-and-trade if no success with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Brooklyn Nets have enough cap space to sign Young outright.
- •Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls also exploring options for Young.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Trae Young free agency destinations: Evaluating Wizards, Heat, Lakers, Nets, and Bulls as options
"Why Trae Young decided to pass up a guaranteed $49 million for the 2026-27 season and where the free agent may land.
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