Trae Young Has Been Traded To Washington

 

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade 4 time all-star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. In exchange The Washington Wizards will send  CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks. 

For the Wizards, landing Trae Young is a bold move in a long rebuild. Washington has struggled to find a franchise cornerstone in recent years, consistently finishing outside playoff contention. Young’s arrival instantly gives the team an All-Star lead guard and a player capable of generating offense at a high level.

From the Hawks' perspective, trading Young signals a philosophical shift. The Hawks are moving toward a more balanced roster approach rather than leaning on a single star’s offense. The incoming pieces, McCollum’s veteran scoring, and Kispert’s shooting. This gives Atlanta flexibility, veteran leadership, and cap maneuverability heading into the offseason.