In the midst of Wednesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Atlanta Hawks made a franchise-altering move. They traded Trae Young to the Washington Wizards, shifting the face of the franchise duties to young star Jalen Johnson for the time being.
No one ever thought it would end this way, and yet here we are. On Wednesday in the middle of home game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Young was salary dumped traded for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
The Atlanta Hawks got the NBA trade deadline season off to a blazing start by sending Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. The bigger question is what does the trade mean for the Hawks in the future?
The Atlanta Hawks fan base is in a collective sports mourning as we witnessed one yesterday evening: Trae Young was traded from the team to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
The Hawks appear to see CJ McCollum as more than a short-term placeholder. According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal, Atlanta has discussed the idea of offering McCollum a one-year contract extension worth roughly $20 million once his trade to the Hawks is finalized.
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.
The Atlanta Hawks embark on a four-game Western Conference road trip a different team than the one that began 2026. Atlanta's first game is at the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, two days after trading four-time all-star Trae Young in a blockbuster move.
The Hawks value veteran combo guard CJ McCollum as more than just an expiring contract, according to Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com, who hears from sources that Atlanta has discussed the idea of offering the 34-year-old a one-year extension worth around $20MM.
After nearly eight full seasons as the face of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, Trae Young has been traded. During the Hawks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans last night, ESPN's Shams Charania broke the news that Young was going to be traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks delivered a statement performance Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, rolling past the New Orleans Pelicans 117–100 behind a balanced scoring attack and tenacious defense.
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have struggled under the weight of expectations. They had a busy offseason. They added six players via the draft, trade, and free agency.
The Trae Young era is over for the Atlanta Hawks, with the former fifth overall pick being traded to the Washington Wizards in a seemingly uneven splash trade.
Kristaps Porzingis is already missing Trae Young. With the Atlanta Hawks sending star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade Wednesday, a big void has opened up, particularly in the team’s playmaking — and Porzingis was quick to highlight his now-former teammate’s elite passing ability.
Zaccharie Risacher knocked down seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 117-100 win over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday to end their two-game losing streak.
The Hawks have waived center Malik Williams, who had been on a two-way contract with the team, according to a press release. Because the move occurred prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date, Williams will receive just a prorated portion of his two-way salary.