The Washington Wizards recently shook things up by trading for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, sending out CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in return.
The Washington Wizards officially kicked off the 2026 NBA trade cycle, acquiring All-Star guard Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
The competitive portion of this game seemed to end early. The Wizards fell behind by as much as 24 points in the first half, trailed by 19 at the midpoint, and then staged a furious third-quarter comeback to get as close as 89-88 late in the third quarter.
The Washington Wizards have hit a slump ever since trading for Trae Young, as this is now their third loss with Young on the team. The worst part is that all of their losses have come in a row.
The Washington Wizards were unable to keep pace with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in a 119-105 affair at Intuit Dome. The plan to raise Khris Middleton’s trade value was in full effect to open the contest.
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
The 2024-25 Washington Wizards were practically set up to be ignored, if not completely avoided, by All-Star Weekend festivities. They'd go on to finish 18-64, the second-worst mark in that NBA season, and they looked even worse than that around the campaign's midpoint.
Trae Young won’t be making his Wizards debut anytime soon. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Young won’t be reevaluated until after the All-Star break as he continues to recover from right MCL and quad injuries.
The Washington Wizards will wait to reevaluate recently acquired guard Trae Young's right leg injuries until after the All-Star break in mid-February, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.
Trae Young‘s Wizards debut won’t happen anytime soon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that the point guard won’t be reevaluated until after the All-Star break as he recovers from right MCL and quad injuries.
Throughout the Washington Wizards’ history, several notable names have competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend. Just last season, three Wizards: Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington, and Alex Sarr all competed in the NBA Rising Stars Tournament.
The Washington Wizards may be an interesting team to watch heading to the NBA’s trade deadline on February 5th. Claiming the first major move of the league’s trade season with the Trae Young deal, the front office could have more moves lined up.
The Washington Wizards roster is full of young and potential-heavy players looking to find a role in the front office’s vision moving forward. Playing well for the rest of this season could land you a real future in the nation’s capital.
This Washington Wizards team is in desperate need of a point guard, and it is evident in their last few games without CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Luckily, they have said point guard in Trae Young.