Sports News Report
League: NBASport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Trades

Wizards agree to $212 million deal with Trae Young

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Wizards agree to $212 million deal with Trae Young
Summary

The Washington Wizards have signed Trae Young to a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million, nearing the maximum salary. Young, a four-time All-Star point guard, was previously salary-dumped by the Hawks just months ago. Reports suggest the Wizards were motivated by the NBA's new anti-tanking measures, believing Young could help them compete rather than endure a poor season. The deal reflects the evolving market dynamics for small guards, with implications for the Wizards' roster construction moving forward.

Source Links
CBS NBA
Market Watch
  • •Wizards sign Trae Young to near-max contract on June 22, 2026.
  • •Contract averages $53 million per year over four years.
  • •Team aims to avoid bottom-tier record after new lottery rules.
  • •Young was previously viewed as undervalued after trade concerns.
  • •Wizards believe roster can compensate for Young's defensive issues.
Latest Updates
  • 8:56 PMCBS NBA — Trae Young's $212 million Wizards contract is a huge overpay, so why are they doing the deal?
What they're saying
"

The Wizards have decided to sign the offensively inclined, defensively deficient All-Star to a near-max contract

Related Teams & Leagues
Washington WizardsNBABasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days