The Atlanta Hawks traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, getting CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in the deal. Prior to the trade, it was reported that Young had named the Wizards as his preferred destination. He also appeared to hint that he’s officially leaving with a post shared hours before the transaction was reported.

While one or both may be re-routed in the future, the two newest member of the Hawks are poised to replace the offensive responsibilities vacated by Young's departure.

The Atlanta Hawks embark on a four-game Western Conference road trip a different team than the one that began 2026.

The Trae Young era in the Atlanta Hawks uniform has officially come to an end after Shams Charania reported that the 6'2" guard is headed to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

Young and the Hawks reached a significant peak in the 2021 playoffs, but Wednesday’s trade to the Wizards was a logical conclusion.