Hawks trade 4-time All-Star Trae Young to Wizards in blockbuster deal: reports
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The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with four-time NBA All-Star guard Trae Young, trading him to the Washington Wizards for free, according to ESPN.
The Hawks will reportedly receive veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kispert in the deal.
Washington was Young’s favorite destination, and the two sides were working on a deal to get the 27-year-old guard to the nation’s capital.
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Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round 1 of Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2023 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)
Young’s agents have been in talks with the Hawks, who are 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client to Atlanta.
There are connections in Washington, too, as manager Travis Schlenk drafted Young fifth overall in 2018 out of Oklahoma.
It marks the end of the Hawks’ season. Young has been the centerpiece of their offense since being taken in that draft. He is the team leader in three-pointers and assists, having led the team in three of his eight seasons. The Hawks went a long way in 2021, where they reached the Eastern Conference Finals.
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However, a new era had just begun in Atlanta, when forward Jalen Johnson took the next step in his career, averaging 23.7 points per game this season. The acquisition of Nickeil Alexander-Walker also helps, as he averages 20.5 points per game in 36 games.
Meanwhile, Young has only played 10 games this season, as he is dealing with leg injuries, mainly an MCL sprain.
Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on after the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Five of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on April 25, 2023 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Hawks also get some flexibility in their books, as they can make more moves. Anthony Davis is reportedly available for the Dallas Mavericks, making him a good target for Atlanta.
Young has $95 million left on his contract that runs through the 2026-27 season, including a player option this offseason.
Atlanta will pick up McCollum’s contract, even though the veteran has an expiring $30.6 million contract.
Through his 10 games this season, Young is averaging 19.2 points, 8.9 assists and 1.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 41.5% from the field.
Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks drives down the court during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at State Farm Arena on April 7, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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For his career, Young averaged 25.2 points and 9.8 assists per game, while leading the league in the final division last season with 11.6 per contest.
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