Trae Young Contract & Salary

Trae Young is on the books for $49,488,300 in 2026–27, the 2nd largest cap hit on the Washington Wizards roster and 25.4% of the team's $194.5M payroll.

That ranks 20th among the 444 players with a 2026–27 salary on the books, and eats 30.0% of the $165.0M salary cap.

The deal has 4 seasons left on it, running through 2029-30, worth $212,799,690 in guaranteed money.

The money climbs as it goes: $49,488,300 in the first year up to $58,396,194 in the last, a 18% rise across the deal.

Not every year is locked in: 2029-30 team option.

The option year belongs to the team, which makes that season a decision point rather than a commitment: it can be picked up cheaply or declined outright.

At 27, the deal covers his age-27 through age-30 seasons — the prime years teams are usually paying a premium for.

He is one of the three highest-paid players on the roster, which puts him in the group the payroll is actually built around.

He is one of 15 players on the Washington Wizards' books for 2026–27, whose 2026–27 salaries add up to $194,462,515.

Washington Wizards sit at $194.5M in payroll and are currently classified Over Cap, with +$14.6M of room below the first apron.