The Washington Wizards have officially ushered in a new era as All-Star guard Trae Young has landed in D.C. and joined the Wizards as their new franchise cornerstone.
For the first time since the blockbuster trade that sent him out of Atlanta, Trae Young is openly acknowledging what the Hawks never did. They didn’t offer him a contract extension.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
If you found your eyes glazing over and your thoughts wandering to the Stranger Things finale during last nights Pelicans at Wizards matchup, join the crowd.
The Washington Wizards shattered the sports world after their blockbuster acquisition of Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks. However, don’t expect to see the four-time NBA All-Star representing the Wizards on the hardwood anytime soon.
The Wizards may be in no rush to put Trae Young on the floor this season following his trade from the Hawks. According to The Athletic, there’s a growing
Trae Young addressed his departure from Atlanta on Thursday, offering a candid farewell after being traded from the Hawks to the Wizards. “Never thought I’d be typing this,” Young wrote in a statement posted to X.
The Washington Wizards just lost another game this season, this time at home against the New Orleans Pelicans 128-107. Losses always sting, especially at home against another rebuilding team.
The Washington Wizards lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 128-107 on Friday night. The Wizards allowed the Pelicans to shoot 53.1 percent from the field, which allowed them to prevail in the game.
The Washington Wizards didn't have a lot of competitors when they dealt for Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. They still made the move a month before the trade deadline.
Trae Young has heard the noise surrounding him and his unceremonious exit from the Atlanta Hawks. Young spoke to reporters on Friday for the first time since the stunning trade that sent him to the Washington Wizards — a deal that failed to net the Hawks a single draft pick.
The Washington Wizards got their much-awaited star in Trae Young, but what does his addition mean going forward? The bigger question is, is Young just a rental or will he be in DC for the long haul?
The Washington Wizards have had several players from the franchise’s past be recognized for their achievements and accolades during their time with the team.
The Washington Wizards’ decision to acquire Trae Young may ultimately reshape how the franchise’s 2024 NBA Draft choice is evaluated. On the latest episode
The NBA had its first blockbuster trade of the season when Young was sent from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, and the four-time All-Star has now addressed the move.
Inside the organization, there’s confidence that the Wizards have the defensive personnel to help cover for Trae Young on that end of the floor. According to David Aldridge, Sam Amick, and Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Washington believes rim protector Alex Sarr and wing defender Bilal Coulibaly can help offset Young’s defensive limitations.
Over the past few years, the Washington Wizards have been a cellar dweller in the NBA. They have been quite bad and were never close enough to truly matter and contend for a title, let alone a playoff spot.