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Was Trae Young traded to the Washington Wizards?

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No. Trae Young was traded by the Hawks in early January 2026, but not to the Washington Wizards—he was traded to them from Atlanta.

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Trade DetailsTrae Young was traded FROM the Hawks in early January 2026; CJ McCollum arrived in Atlanta in the Young deal
Hawks Performance Post-TradeAtlanta went 46-36 in the 2025-26 season and was a playoff surprise despite retooling after trading Young
Wizards TimelineMultiple headlines from late April 2026 reference Trae Young with the Washington Wizards, indicating he was traded TO them
McCollum's RoleCJ McCollum emerged as the reshaped Hawks' veteran leader after arriving in the Young trade deal

The Direction of the Trade

Trae Young was traded away FROM the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards in early January 2026, not the other way around. The Hawks acquired CJ McCollum in the deal, who arrived on an expiring contract and subsequently became an important contributor for Atlanta during their second-half surge.

Hawks' Success After Young Trade

Despite losing their star guard, the Hawks have thrived. They finished the 2025-26 season with a 46-36 record and reached the Eastern Conference Playoffs, where they took the New York Knicks to five games in the first round. This success is being viewed as validation of the trade for Atlanta.

Wizards Context

Headlines from late April 2026 indicate Trae Young is now with the Washington Wizards, where he has joined other notable players including Anthony Davis. Wizards players were reportedly envisioning playing with both Anthony Davis and Trae Young together.

McCollum's Impact in Atlanta

McCollum, acquired as part of the Young deal, averaged 18.7 points and 4.1 assists in 41 regular-season games with the Hawks and elevated his play in the playoffs, averaging 20.8 points per game. The Hawks' front office plans to retain him in free agency.

Sources

  1. New NBA Rumors Reveal Latest on CJ McCollum, Quin Snyder Hawks Contracts Ahead of Free Agency (bleacherreport.com)
  2. Hawks plan to bring back CJ McCollum in free agency (sports.yahoo.com)

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