Trae Young, 27, is expected to decline his player option worth $48,967,380 after five games with Washington, according to the report published by Sport 5 on June 18, 2026. The piece says it is rare for a player to walk away from that kind of guaranteed money, but Young is set to do so.
The article says Young was originally selected by Dallas in the 2018 draft and was then traded for Luka Dončić, a move that has long been a defining NBA transaction. Young later became a Washington star in this account, but has not turned his individual talent into consistent team success, aside from one Eastern Conference finals appearance in 2021.
Across eight seasons, Young has averaged more than 17 points and over eight assists per game. His career high is 56 points against Portland. He has been named an All-Star four times, including last season, and is Atlanta’s all-time assists leader.
The report says Milwaukee, Portland, Miami and Washington are among the possible destinations as Young weighs his next step. His decision could affect the market for high-scoring point guards and reshape the NBA conversation around his future.