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Trae Young inks 4-year, $212 million extension with Wizards

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NBA star Trae Young has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Washington Wizards, worth approximately $212 million.
  • The deal includes a player option for the fourth year.
  • Young previously declined a $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, opting instead for the long-term extension.
  • The Wizards now boast a strong core with Young and Anthony Davis, and hold the top pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

All-Star guard Trae Young is staying with the Washington Wizards, agreeing to a four-year contract extension worth around $212 million. The deal, reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, includes a player option for the final year.

Young had previously turned down his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season. Instead of exploring free agency, he has committed his future to the Wizards, signing a long-term agreement to remain in Washington D.C.

Throughout his career, Young has averaged 25.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 9.8 assists across 498 games. He has been selected to the All-Star team four times, led the league in assists once, and earned a spot on the All-NBA Third Team. The Wizards' roster now features stars like Young and Anthony Davis, and with the top pick in the upcoming draft, the team appears poised for a promising future, potentially challenging for a playoff spot next season.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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