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Ever since the Washington Wizards traded veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for star guard Trae Young on Jan. 7, their young core has been tasked with leading the team on the floor. However, the organization also must learn how Young (knee, quadriceps) will mesh with the “Wiz Kids” when he […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards haven’t won a game since trading veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for injured star Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) on Jan. 7, but Monday’s 110-106 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was their best performance since then. Second-year center Alex Sarr led the way with […]

The New York Knicks have struggled for the better part of a month now. They’ve lost nine of their last 11 games, including each of their last four matchups. After making multiple recent blockbuster trades involving tons of draft picks for players such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby, New York’s recent struggles […]

The Washington Wizards already bought low on polarizing point guard Trae Young, so could they do the same with oft-injured New Orleans big man Zion Williamson? It appears to be a possibility. Since acquiring Young, a 27-year-old, four-time All-Star whose effort, playstyle, and impact have long been questioned, for the relatively low price of Corey […]

With the NBA trade deadline less than a month away, the most likely outcome for Washington Wizards veteran forward Khris Middleton has come into focus as league executives weigh his future with the franchise. According to a report from Josh Robbins of The Athletic published Monday, league sentiment points toward Middleton remaining with the Wizards […]

Trae Young is yet to suit up for his new team, the Washington Wizards, as he continues to work his way back from a quad injury that would keep him out at least until after the All-Star break. But Young has been very involved with the Wizards, and he’s gone on the record saying how […]

The Washington Wizards have lost six straight games, but Saturday’s 121-115 road defeat to the Denver Nuggets was the most encouraging of the bunch. Second-year wing Kyshawn George continued his breakout season with a team-high 29 points (10-20 FG, 5-8 3-point), five rebounds, a team-high seven assists, a game-high three blocks, one steal, and just […]

The Washington Wizards will try their luck in the NBA Draft Lottery again this year after missing out on generational superstar Victor Wembanyama in 2023 as well as star prospects Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper in 2025. Luckily for the Wizards, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, and Duke forward Cam Boozer have […]

The Washington Wizards took a low-risk swing this past offseason when they sent two second-round picks to the Houston Rockets for Cam Whitmore, a 2023 first-round pick who is supremely athletic and explosive when driving to the rim. However, the 21-year-old wing has been out for weeks with a blood clot in his shoulder named […]

The Washington Wizards almost certainly won’t have an All-Star for the fifth straight season given their lack of wins, but the Rising Stars Challenge is a different story. Second-year forward Kyshawn George visited the NBA TV panel on Tuesday and explained why he deserves to be selected for the latter competition this year. Kyshawn George […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season has started to turn, and their 119–105 win over the Washington Wizards felt like another step forward. Kawhi Leonard once again set the tone as they pushed their winning streak to four games. The Clippers still sit at 17–23 and No. 11 in the West, yet something has shifted. Head […]

The Washington Wizards recently made headlines by acquiring All-Star point guard Trae Young. The Wizards got him for the relatively low price of CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, and will hope that Young will be able to provide the floor general they’ve been desperately searching for since John Wall left town. Unfortunately, Washington fans will […]

The Washington Wizards have made a habit of absorbing unwanted contracts in exchange for draft capital and/or rookie contract players since General Manager Will Dawkins and President Michael Winger took over in the 2023 offseason, but they changed course with Wednesday’s Trae Young trade. This time, they sent CJ McCollum’s expiring salary and Corey Kispert’s […]

Recently, the Washington Wizards gave their franchise a jolt by trading for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, giving up CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in the process. Young will give the Wizards the first floor general they’ve had since John Wall left town, and figures to help Washington accelerate the rebuild they’ve been stuck […]

It’s exciting for a success-starved team like the Washington Wizards to land a player of Trae Young’s caliber in any case, but it’s especially satisfying for fans when a franchise icon analyzes the situation on its broadcast network. That’s what five-time NBA All-Star John Wall did after Young’s introductory press conference on Friday. Wall, who […]

Since the Washington Wizards traded for star point guard Trae Young, there has no doubt been an excitment brewing with the team since their recent struggles. As Young is excited to be with the Wizards, he isn’t the only one, as many shared their enthusiasm for the move on social media. Young would take to […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday night’s Washington Wizards-New Orleans Pelicans matchup had several storylines that normally would have been the center of attention in Wizards World, but four-time All-Star Trae Young’s introductory press conference before the game was the main topic of discussion. Therefore, Washington’s 128-107 loss was a footnote in one of the franchise’s most […]

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 New Orleans Pelicans visit the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Trey Murphy III is on the injury report alongside Saddiq Bey and Herb Jones, with both of the latter players ruled out. Murphy III is coming off a career performance and is listed as questionable with low back spasms. Bey is nursing a right […]

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 […]

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 […]

While former Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas approves of the Trae Young trade, the franchise’s 2010 first overall pick, John Wall, another memorable guard, will be honored. The Wizards will celebrate Wall’s career by hosting a pop-up via and giving out bobbleheads of the five-time All-Star during an upcoming game. The Wizards announced Wall’s bobblehead […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

The Washington Wizards will be without Corey Kispert in their Wednesday night showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia due to “injury management,” according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Kispert had recently just returned to action after a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but missed another contest during […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards took down another playoff-caliber squad on Tuesday night behind a 23-point, seven-rebound, and five-block performance by second-year center Alex Sarr, exemplifying how far the young core has come. The Wizards are now 5-2 in their last seven games and 7-5 in their last 12 after beating the Orlando Magic […]