Trae Young will stay in Washington, signing a four‑year, $212 million contract that includes a player option in the final season. The move follows his decision to decline a $49 million option and reflects the Wizards’ plan to build around their young core.

The deal, negotiated by CAA’s Aaron Mintz, Ray Young, Andrew Morrison and Austin Brown, matches the maximum Young could have earned elsewhere but is less than the Washington ceiling. It signals Washington’s intent to keep the franchise’s new quarterback.

Young’s arrival has already reshaped the Wizards’ outlook. After a brief stint in Atlanta, he averaged 17.9 points and 8.0 assists in 15 games for the Hawks and Wizards combined. The club hopes the pairing of Young and Anthony Davis will elevate the team’s playoff chances.

With the contract in place, the Wizards lock in a player who can lift a rebuilding roster. The move removes uncertainty and confirms the franchise’s commitment to a young, high‑potential core.