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Trae Young no longer fit the long-term vision of the Atlanta Hawks and thus needed a fresh start. The Washington Wizards needed something to ignite their fan base amid a protracted rebuild. These two sides now come together to form quite the intriguing NBA marriage. While fans process the news, the four-time All-Star point guard […]

The Washington Wizards pulled off a deal to land Trae Young after trading CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks. Upon arriving in Washington, Young proclaimed his excitement to be on a new team and expressed his desire to be a veteran leader. During his introductory press conference with the franchise, the 27-year-old […]

The trade between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards is complete, and the respective players have made made it to their new teams. The Wizards and Trae Young have posted plenty of content throughout the day as the guard has started to settle into his new home, and the Hawks have recently shown CJ McCollum […]

Fans will have to wait a bit longer to see Trae Young in his new Washington Wizards uniform, as he is ruled out for Friday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, putting his debut on hold. After the Wizards pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade that sent CJ McCollum and Corey Krispert to the […]

NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce made sure his message landed loud and clear. While reacting to the Atlanta Hawks’ decision to move on from Trae Young, Pierce delivered one of the harshest public critiques the franchise has faced in years, questioning both the trade and the organization’s long-term credibility, per Yahoo. The Hawks dealt […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to four-time All-Star Trae Young, the Washington Wizards are a hot-button topic in the NBA landscape for the first time in years. They agreed to send veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the star point guard on Wednesday, but they didn’t officially announce the […]

The Washington Wizards’ decision to acquire Trae Young may ultimately reshape how the franchise’s 2024 NBA Draft choice is evaluated. On the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, NBA analyst Zach Lowe suggested that Washington’s trade for Young could retroactively justify selecting Alex Sarr over Stephon Castle, despite growing consensus that Castle should have […]

As the Washington Wizards traded for Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks, there is no doubt an excitement around the team as they obtain a star guard who could immediately upgrade them. While Young has broken his silence on joining the Wizards, sharing his enthusiasm, he would give fans a sneak peek at his new […]

The Atlanta Hawks officially completed a blockbuster trade Friday, sending franchise cornerstone Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for veteran guard CJ McCollum and wing Corey Kispert. Following the deal’s completion, Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh released a statement reflecting on Young’s tenure with the franchise. The message was shared publicly by Hawks […]

The Atlanta Hawks moved on from franchise point guard Trae Young after trading him to the Washington Wizards just a few days ago. Young was seen on the bench when the trade was announced, and he addressed the team after their game, but the fans were not able to hear what he had to say […]

Was it a case of muscle memory or deliberate trolling? Whatever it was, the Atlanta Hawks grabbed attention on Wednesday after including Trae Young in the injury report ahead of their game against the Denver Nuggets. The Hawks, who traded Young to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, will visit the Nuggets at Ball Arena on […]

Trae Young was one of the first superstar names to pop up as a trade candidate this year. However, few expected him to be dealt so quickly after news broke of his and the Atlanta Hawks’ mutual interest in parting ways. The Hawks quickly scoured the trade market and settled on a deal with the […]

With the Atlanta Hawks trading away star Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, there is more speculation on what the team will do now with the veteran guard. As the Hawks say goodbye to a franchise icon in Young, now enters McCollum, who’s been a productive veteran guard in the league, as an […]

Trae Young’s stunning mid-game exit from Atlanta sparked instant reactions across the NBA, but few moments felt as raw as what played out courtside on Wednesday night. As the Hawks cruised past the Pelicans 117-100, word spread inside State Farm Arena that the franchise had moved on from its longtime star. Among those processing the […]

The Washington Wizards have a new franchise player, as they made a deal with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young has been known as one of the top point guards in the league with his ability to score at a high level and make plays for others […]

The NBA keeps getting bigger, longer, and louder about what it wants from the guard position. Yet Isiah Thomas refuses to let the league bury an entire archetype. The Hall of Fame guard believes smaller players can still survive, and even thrive, if teams demand accountability on defense instead of quietly excusing it. Speaking on […]

It’s a completely new era for the Atlanta Hawks. In a move that seemed inevitable over the past few days, they shipped away their franchise star of eight seasons, Trae Young, to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. It was a trade that had a chance of happening during the season, but […]

The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Of course, the last time Young was traded came back on draft night in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks moved him to Atlanta for Luka Doncic. Doncic was part of the biggest trade in NBA history a season ago, when Dallas dealt […]

There’s no telling how long star point guard Trae Young will play basketball in the nation’s capital, but he’s the Washington Wizards’ first “box-office” hooper since John Wall and Bradley Beal. That’s exciting for a city that hasn’t seen its NBA team reach the conference finals since 1979, when the squad was named the “Washington […]

The Atlanta Hawks experienced an emotional moment Wednesday as a viral exchange involving Trae Young added a personal layer to a shocking roster move. Just hours before Young’s trade became public, his interaction with a young fan spread across social media, capturing the human side of a franchise-altering decision. Young responded earlier in the day […]

ATLANTA, GA – With about 35 seconds left in the game, Trae Young walked from the end of the bench toward the tunnel, and he gave a few handshakes to the fans on his way out. The camera followed him as he made his way to the back, and that was the picture of the […]

Before the Washington Wizards could take a massive swing to acquire Trae Young from the Atlanta Falcons for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, they first needed to finish up their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Now unsurprisingly, neither McCollum nor Kispert played in said game, a blowout loss to Philadelphia, as even a minor injury […]

While it was not exactly a shock, the trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday was emotional for the fans of the Atlanta Hawks. After all, Young has been with the team since 2018. Fans witnessed him grow throughout the years, helping the Hawks to multiple appearances in the playoffs, including a […]

It’s an end of an era for the Atlanta Hawks after trading star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Young quickly became the face of the franchise after joining the Hawks in 2018 following a draft-day trade with the Dallas Mavericks. He led the team to three appearances in the playoffs, including the […]

The Washington Wizards’ acquisition of Trae Young Wednesday did not suddenly occur overnight. Instead, it capped a two-and-a-half-year sequence of calculated roster moves that began with the decision to move on from Bradley Beal and reset the franchise’s long-term direction. Washington initiated the process in June 2023 by trading Beal, whose contract included a rare […]

The Atlanta Hawks agreed to an eye-opening trade on Wednesday night. They are sending former All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Not long after the news of the trade surfaced, NBA Insider Chris Haynes was able to garner McCollum’s initial reaction. “Loved my […]

Everyone knew it was only a matter of time. But it finally happened. The Atlanta Hawks traded their All-Star point guard, Trae Young. After all of the rumors and drama, Young got his wish and was traded to the Washington Wizards. In exchange for Young’s services, Atlanta received shooting guard CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards agreed to a blockbuster trade on Wednesday with All-Star point guard Trae Young being traded to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The deal was a straight up trade with no draft picks being included. When news of the trade with the Wizards broke, Trae […]

The stakes have never been higher around Beale Street or Bourbon Street-based basketball. EVP Zach Kleiman’s Memphis Grizzlies have started another new season poorly; Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are failing to launch their respective redemption tours. The same goes for Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans. After a few years defined by suspensions, injury […]

Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks has come to an end. In what is the first blockbuster trade in 2026, the Hawks are sending Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, league sources told ClutchPoints. No draft picks are involved in this three-player trade sending the All-Star guard […]

One of the biggest storylines in the NBA over the last few days has been the report that Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are working together to find a new home for the All-Star. On Wednesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Washington Wizards were Young’s preferred destination, which would keep him […]

The Sacramento Kings were one of the five teams reportedly linked to a potential trade for Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young amid the Hawks’ search for a potential suitor. The latest suggests Young’s push for a trade to the Washington Wizards, but you can count the Kings out of the mix, according to a new report. […]

The Atlanta Hawks will probably look different soon, as the team and Trae Young are working together to find the guard a new home. Young has not played much this season with the Hawks, but when he has, the team is just 2-8. It’s obvious the team is going in a different direction for the […]

Recently, the rumor mill heated up around the Atlanta Hawks when it was reported that point guard Trae Young and the team were working on a trade to get him to a new destination. Many labeled the Washington Wizards as a potential suitor for the multi-time All-Star, and now, that speculation has gotten some new […]

What will happen with Trae Young leading up to the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline? This has become the focal question around the league at the start of 2026, as Young and his camp have begun discussing the idea of a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Not only has Young become the focus of this […]

After eight years together, the Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young are working together to find the star guard a new home. While Young reportedly has several destinations in mind, his desired landing spots don’t appear to be in the cards. Young’s camp has suggested the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves to the Hawks’ brass as […]

The Atlanta Hawks have lost their last two games, but they have a matchup set against the New Orleans Pelicans next, a team who has not played well this season. The Hawks should be fairly healthy for the game, but they are still awaiting Trae Young to return to the floor, as he continues to […]

Recently, reports broke from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Atlanta Hawks were working with Trae Young and his agents on a trade to send the multi-time All-Star to a new team. The news comes amid what has been a rough stretch for the Hawks of late, with the team just 2-8 this season […]

At first glance, Ja Morant and Trae Young appear to occupy similar territory in the NBA trade deadline discourse. Both are former franchise cornerstones that have seen their value complicated by on-court results and off-court considerations. Both also play for teams hovering in the middle of their respective conference races, but the similarities end there. […]