Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA (opens original article in a new tab)

Trae Young will decline his player option and become a free agent after a brief stint with the Wizards, who traded for him to lead their young core.

• Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for 2026-27 season and become a free agent
• Washington Wizards traded for Young to be the quarterback for their young core alongside Anthony Davis
• Young played 15 games for Hawks and Wizards, averaging 17.9 points and 8.0 assists