Trae Young is signing a $212 million contract with the Wizards.
The point guard intends to commit to Washington long-term after declining his one-year player option.
What happened?
The guard declined his player option to sign a four-year deal with the Wizards, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.
Young joined the franchise after being traded to Washington during the 2025-26 season.
The Hawks traded him to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Why it matters for Trae Young
When healthy, Young is a top point guard in the league, averaging 18 points and eight assists per game throughout his career.
He spent his entire career on the Hawks after being drafted fifth overall in 2018.
The same couldn’t be said for Young, who only appeared in five games with the Wizards because of injuries.
What comes next?
The deal means the Knicks’ villain from 2021 will stay in the East even longer, after his Hawks team knocked the Knicks out in the first round of the playoffs that season.
Young and forward Anthony Davis bolster a young and inexperienced Washington roster.
The squad is projected to get even younger as the Wizards have the first pick in Tuesday’s NBA Draft.
Many believe that the first name off the board will be BYU forward AJ Dybansta as the Wizards look for a turnaround next season.
The Wizards finished dead last in the Eastern Conference, winning just 17 games.
Even if Young had been healthy, it would not have helped the struggling Wizards.
Young's reputation as a top point guard will be put to the test as he leads the Wizards in the upcoming season.
The Wizards are looking to rebuild and make a push for the playoffs with Young at the helm.