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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 […]

The Washington Wizards have been playing some improved basketball as of late, still well below the playoff line in the Eastern Conference but finally resembling a competitive NBA team. Earlier this week, the Wizards were at the center of a trade rumor mill when it was reported that Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and […]

On Monday, January 5, news broke that Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks may be coming to a close. Young is one of the best players in the NBA, at least on the offensive end, and he has had some big moments with the team that drafted him. However, the Hawks have underperformed in […]

Veteran point guard Trae Young’s days with the Atlanta Hawks are numbered, and the Washington Wizards can leverage that situation to aid their rebuild. However, they should only trade for the four-time All-Star if they don’t give up anything important in return. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on Monday that the Wizards “have emerged as […]

Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks appears to be coming to an end. After being far apart during offseason discussions regarding a potential contract extension, Young and his camp have actively been discussing the potential of trade avenues to move the four-time All-Star guard before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, league sources told […]

The Atlanta Hawks and star guard Trae Young appear to be headed toward a separation. Atlanta general manager Onsi Saleh has been in “positive and collaborative talks” with Young over a potential trade, according to ESPN’s Chams Sharania. After parts of eight seasons in Atlanta, his time with the Hawks looks to be coming to […]

On the same day it was revealed that Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young is open to a potential trade, the Washington Wizards have emerged as a possible suitor, according to a new report. Young, who has been the subject of trade rumors this season, could be leaving the only team he’s ever played for. The Wizards […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Second-year Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has established himself as one of the best players in his draft class this season, but he didn’t play that way in his team’s 141-115 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The biggest reason was four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, who […]

The Washington Wizards have been playing better basketball as of late; heading into their Sunday night clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’ve won four of their past five games, including a huge win over a team with a winning record in the Toronto Raptors. While they were humbled by the Timberwolves this weekend in a […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards keep winning, but Friday’s 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets might have been their easiest of the season thus far. While veteran forward Justin Champagnie scored a season-high and team-high 20 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3-point) to go with seven rebounds, one steal, and one block over 25 minutes […]

The Brooklyn Nets absorbed a heavy 119–99 defeat to the Washington Wizards, but the message from the locker room stayed centered on response. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez stressed belief and accountability. Fernandez acknowledged the gap while defending his team’s effort, even though the showdown turned lopsided on the glass and in transition. The Nets were […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be severely shorthanded on Friday against the Washington Wizards in a game with significant tank implications. Michael Porter Jr. will be sidelined for his second consecutive game after missing Thursday’s 120-96 loss to the Houston Rockets with an illness. The Nets also ruled Nic Claxton (personal reasons) and Cam Thomas (left […]

The Washington Wizards are not only playing with joy, but rookie sharpshooter Tre Johnson made history just over two months into his first season. The 2025 No. 6 overall pick made a franchise-rookie-record nine straight three-pointers between Monday’s 115-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns and Wednesday’s 114-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, per the team’s […]

The Washington Wizards finished 2025 on a high note with a dramatic 114-113 win versus the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, thanks to a last-second heroics from guard CJ McCollum. With one second remaining, McCollum drove down the court after a defensive rebound, crossed over Myles Turner, and hit a pull-up baseline jumper […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards still haven’t fully unleashed rookie guard Tre Johnson as he heals from his hip flexor injury, but he’s making them look smart for drafting him anyway. The 19-year-old scored a career-high 24 points (9-12 FG, 5-5 3-point) with one rebound, two assists, and one steal over 25 minutes during […]

Tre Johnson continues to show flashes of why the Washington Wizards invested a top-six pick in him, even as the team navigates another rebuilding season. The 19-year-old rookie delivered a career-high scoring night Monday, pouring in 24 points during a 115-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns and punctuating the performance with a deep logo 3-pointer […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Washington Wizards are either beginning a long-term shift or experiencing a temporary hot streak, but they’re certainly playing better than they were at the beginning of the season. Part of that is because second-year center Alex Sarr and oft-injured guard Bilal Coulibaly have each started over the last three games, which […]

The play was over, a routine fast-break for the Memphis Grizzlies leading to a second-quarter timeout, but the lesson was just beginning. As the rebuilding Washington Wizards grabbed some water, CJ McCollum was already deep in conversation with Alex Sarr, diagramming a read. It was a small moment, invisible to the public for the most […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Perfection is usually impossible, but the Washington Wizards were close to perfect in their 138-117 home win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday. That’s partially because third-year guard Bilal Coulibaly had his best game of the season after returning from a sprained ankle on Tuesday. The 21-year-old opened up post-game about how […]

Alex Sarr’s growth in the NBA garnered praise from Darko Rajakovic following the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Sarr is progressing through his sophomore campaign in the NBA with the Wizards. He has significantly improved with his production, being more active in the scoring and rebounding departments. Sarr showed off […]

Few stories capture the essence of perseverance quite like that of an overlooked rookie rising to the occasion. Thankfully for the rebuilding Washington Wizards, December numbers offer a snapshot of a young player beginning to turn promise into production. The 21st overall pick has been turning heads, averaging 8.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and […]

John Wall spent the first nine seasons of his NBA career with the Washington Wizards. But in 2020, he was traded to the Houston Rockets in a deal for Russell Westbrook. Now, Wall is looking back on his trade to the Rockets. What the hurt the most was just how badly he wanted to play […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Wizards wing Cam Whitmore hasn’t played since his team’s 146-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Dec. 4, and it’s unclear when he will return. The 21-year-old has been diagnosed with a blood clot named “deep vein thrombosis” in his right shoulder, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore […]

The Washington Wizards have not exactly been balling of late, currently sitting at 5-22 ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Shooting guard Cam Whitmore has been in and out of the lineup so far this year due to injury, having last played on December 4 in a loss against the Boston Celtics. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards own the NBA’s worst record at 5-22, but the development of young players like Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington is why their rebuild remains exciting. Johnson opened up to ClutchPoints about how he’s improved offensively this season after tying his career-high with 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3-point) in […]