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Wizards Ink Trae Young to $212M Deal, Critics Decry Overpay

8/9/2026

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Washington Wizards signed Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million contract.
Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report called Young the most overpaid point guard because his defense is weak and his three-point shooting fell below 34 percent in three of his last four seasons.
Hughes said the Wizards gave up no draft picks to acquire Young from the Atlanta Hawks.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report called Young’s deal the offseason worst overpay and noted the list includes De’Aaron Fox (Spurs) and Ja Morant (Blazers).

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Washington Wizards signed Trae Young to a four-year, $212 million contract.
Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report called Young the most overpaid point guard because his defense is weak and his three-point shooting fell below 34 percent in three of his last four seasons.
Hughes said the Wizards gave up no draft picks to acquire Young from the Atlanta Hawks.
Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report called Young’s deal the offseason worst overpay and noted the list includes De’Aaron Fox (Spurs) and Ja Morant (Blazers).