Trae Young Plans to Decline $48.97 Million Player Option, Sign Long-Term Deal With Wizards

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Trae Young Plans to Decline $48.97 Million Player Option, Sign Long-Term Deal With Wizards

Marc J. Spears reported that Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026–27 season. Young is looking to sign a long-term deal with the Wizards, who Spears says are the frontrunners. Young averaged 17.9ppg in 15 games last season, hampered by injuries. He and Anthony Davis could help the Wizards be competitive in 2026-27.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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A’ja Wilson Happy to Get Revenge Win Over Mercury After Shocking Season-Opener Loss

Having suffered a crushing 99-66 season-opener loss vs. Mercury, Wilson admitted to thinking about it coming into the Aces' 86-76 win vs. Phoenix. "I was definitely thinking about it a lot because that wasn't us," Wilson said. She wanted to ensure the Aces did what they needed to do and was pleased with how they played in the win.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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A’ja Wilson Pleased With Aces’ Defensive Efforts in Win vs. Mercury

Wilson stated that the Aces had a good defensive showing in their 86-76 win vs. Mercury, especially in the second half. "I think we did a really good job of containing a good Mercury team," Wilson said. She added that the Aces had their brains on defensively and got the steals and blocks they needed to shut Phoenix down.

By Pranay Mukherjee

What Commissioner's Cup Games Are On Tonight? WNBA Schedule (June 18)

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What Commissioner's Cup Games Are On Tonight? WNBA Schedule (June 18)

Thursday’s WNBA schedule features one game, with the Atlanta Dream visiting the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, with Indiana coming off four straight wins and Atlanta looking to respond after losing its last trip to Indianapolis on June 4.

By Raahib Singh

Luka Doncic Demands Lakers Deliver an A-List Center This Offseason

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Luka Doncic Demands Lakers Deliver an A-List Center This Offseason

"Luka wants to be a championship team yesterday. Ever since the trade, they've always told us: 'summer of '26. We'll show you in the summer of '26.' So, we are so excited that the summer of '26 is here," a source close to Doncic told mcten. The 27-year-old led the NBA in scoring at 33.5 points per game.

By Adit Pujari

Brian Windhorst Reveals Boston Has Not Offered Jaylen Brown in Any Giannis Trade Talks

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Brian Windhorst Reveals Boston Has Not Offered Jaylen Brown in Any Giannis Trade Talks

Despite speculation linking Brown to a potential Giannis deal, Windhorst says Boston is holding firm. "The word out of Boston is that Jaylen Brown has not been offered for anybody. That's the story the Celtics have and they are sticking to it. Have the Celtics and Bucks talked? I believe that they have," Windhorst said.

By Adit Pujari

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