Sources: Wizards' Trae Young to decline option, be free agent

A new NBA update is on the board from ESPN. The source report points to Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said. Total Highlights is tracking the story for readers who want the quick version and a direct path back to the original report.

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Source: ESPN.