Trae Young Joins Wizards on Lucrative $212 Million Contract

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Trae Young, Washington Wizards

RealGM Basketball - Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks

WHAT:

NY Post - Trae Young is signing a $212 million contract with the Wizards for four more seasons.

RealGM Basketball - Trae Young and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract extension.

RealGM Basketball - Young declined his $49 million player option to become a free agent and sign a new contract.

RealGM Basketball - Young averaged 15.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in 20.7 minutes over five games with the Wizards.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - The Wizards are expected to choose between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson with the first overall pick in the draft on Tuesday.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - The amount of $212 million represents the most Young was eligible to sign in free agency with a rival team.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Young was initially rumored to be re-signing with the Wizards on a three-year, $120 million deal before deciding on the four-year contract.

Trae Young has officially signed a four-year contract extension with the Washington Wizards worth $212 million, marking the highest amount he could secure in free agency with a rival team. After declining his $49 million player option, Young averaged 15.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in just over 20 minutes per game during his brief stint with the Wizards. The team is also preparing to make a significant decision in the upcoming draft, as they are expected to choose between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson with the first overall pick on Tuesday.