Trae Young Plans Long-Term Washington Wizards Deal After Opt-Out

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Trae Young Plans Long-Term Washington Wizards Deal After Opt-Out

Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Wizards, according to Charania, with a player option in Year 4. The four-time All-Star declined his $49 million option to secure a longer commitment, giving Washington its lead guard on a major deal as the franchise reshapes around its next core.

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