As the NBA world prepares for the draft and tries to keep track of every wild Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor flying left and right, Wednesday night brought some rather surprising news in the free agency realm.
ESPN’s Marc J. Spears was first to report the news that former All-Star point guard Trae Young was opting out of his contract with the Wizards to enter free agency. Young, 27, had a player option for the 2026–27 season worth $49 million but is choosing to hit the open market.