Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Trae Young Traded to Wizards Mid-Game
Trae Young, a star player for the Atlanta Hawks, was traded to the Washington Wizards during a game.
He left the bench mid-game after hearing the news and said goodbye to his teammates.
The trade includes Young going to the Wizards in exchange for two players, CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
This move is a big change for both teams.
Young was known for his great scoring and playmaking in Atlanta, but the team didn't have much playoff success.
This trade gives both teams a fresh start as they prepare for the next NBA season.
Trae Young was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards during a game.
Young left the bench mid-game after learning of the trade and exchanged goodbyes with teammates.
The trade involves Young going to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Young's time in Atlanta was marked by electric scoring and playmaking but limited playoff success.
The move represents a fresh start for Young and a major shift for both the Hawks and Wizards.
- Who
- Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards
- What
- Blockbuster trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards
- When
- During an Atlanta Hawks game
- Where
- Atlanta Hawks' game venue
- Why
- To give Washington a proven offensive leader and provide Atlanta new pieces to build around its emerging core
- Player Traded
- Trae Young
- New Team
- Washington Wizards
- Previous Team
- Atlanta Hawks
- Trade Partners
- CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert
- Young's Career Duration in Atlanta
- Nearly eight seasons
- Young's Achievements
- Four-time All-Star