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Wizards Acquire Trae Young From Hawks for C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert

The player-only deal reflects Atlanta's shift to cap flexibility after years built around Young.

Jan 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shown on the court before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report no draft picks were included in the trade that sends Young to Washington for McCollum and Kispert.
  • Young has played roughly 10 games this season and hasn’t appeared since Dec. 27; he will wear No. 3 for the Wizards and his debut timing is unclear.
  • The move reunites Young with Wizards personnel chief Travis Schlenk, the former Hawks executive who drafted him in 2018.
  • Young is immediately eligible for a three-year extension in Washington that could effectively replace his 2026–27 player option, per ESPN cap analysis.
  • Atlanta receives McCollum’s expiring salary and Kispert’s shooting to create short‑term financial flexibility, with some reports floating potential pursuit of veteran upgrades.