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Three Biggest Takeaways From The Hawks Blockbuster Trade To Send Trae Young To Washington

After nearly eight full seasons as the face of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, <a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a> has been traded. During the Hawks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans last night, ESPN's <a href="/general_sports/players/shams_charania/641690">Shams Charania</a> broke the news that Young was going to be traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and <a href="/nba/players/corey_kispert/529631">Corey Kispert</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/trae_young_trade_grade_for_hawks_after_landing_cj_mccollum_corey_kispert_in_wizards_deal/s1_17113_43303920'>Trae Young trade grade for Hawks after landing CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert in Wizards deal</a></h2>

It’s a completely new era for the Atlanta Hawks. In a move that seemed inevitable over the past few days, they shipped away their franchise star of eight seasons, <a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a>, to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and <a href="/nba/players/corey_kispert/529631">Corey Kispert</a>.

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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.

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The <a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a> 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.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/hawks_shift_focus_to_anthony_davis_following_trae_young_trade/s1_16493_43303006'>Hawks shift focus to Anthony Davis following Trae Young trade</a></h2>

Despite many reporters speculating about whether <a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a> even had trade value, things moved extraordinarily fast once the Hawks reportedly began seriously considering offers.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/kristaps_porzingis_had_a_sad_reaction_to_trae_youngs_departure/s1_127_43302737'>Kristaps Porzingis had a sad reaction to Trae Young’s departure</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/kristaps_porzingis/410176">Kristaps Porzingis</a> 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.

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The Atlanta Hawks have officially finalized the last piece of the infamous 2019 trade that sent <a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a> to the Dallas Mavericks. At the time, the trade was viewed as a bold move by the Atlanta Hawks’ front office.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/cj_mccollum_opens_up_on_being_traded_to_the_atlanta_hawks/s1_16751_43302896'>CJ McCollum Opens Up On Being Traded To The Atlanta Hawks</a></h2>

CJ McCollum was involved in the blockbuster deal that brought <a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a> over to the Washington Wizards. Now joining the Atlanta Hawks along with <a href="/nba/players/corey_kispert/529631">Corey Kispert</a>, the veteran guard finds himself in a completely new environment.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/zacharrie_risacher_reveals_trae_youngs_reaction_after_being_traded_to_the_wizards/s1_16751_43302897'>Zacharrie Risacher Reveals Trae Young’s Reaction After Being Traded To The Wizards</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a> has been synonymous with the Atlanta Hawks franchise over the past few years. Now, after a seven-year stint, Young bids farewell to Atlanta as he begins his journey with the Washington Wizards.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/trae_young_trade_marks_reset_for_hawks_pivot_for_wizards/s1_17038_43302231'>Trae Young trade marks reset for Hawks, pivot for Wizards</a></h2>

Trade season didn’t ease in. It kicked the door open. With a month to go before the Feb. 5 deadline, the NBA finally saw its first real move, as the Hawks sent <a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a> to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and <a href="/nba/players/corey_kispert/529631">Corey Kispert</a>, as first reported by ESPN’s <a href="/general_sports/players/shams_charania/641690">Shams Charania</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/offensively_hes_a_wizard_kristaps_porzingis_displays_sadness_over_trae_young_trade/s1_17667_43302070'>'Offensively He’s A Wizard': Kristaps Porzingis Displays Sadness Over Trae Young Trade</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/trae_young/585746">Trae Young</a>’s time with the Atlanta Hawks, which once seemed destined to last forever, has officially come to an end after the franchise agreed to a trade sending him to the Washington Wizards.

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The Hawks have waived center <a href="/nba/players/malik_williams/911344">Malik Williams</a>, 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.