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Report: Wizards could pull an unusual move with Trae Young

Washington Wizards fans might stunningly have to wait another nine months to see Trae Young actually suit up for their team. The Wizards made the blockbuster move on Wednesday night to acquire the four-time All-Star point guard Young from the Atlanta Hawks.

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Major NBA Media Member Dismisses Wizards’ Trae Young Trade

The Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks started the NBA trade season with a blockbuster deal on Wednesday night. Trae Young was traded his talents to Washington, with Atlanta receiving CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in return.

Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 8

Wizards announce celebration of John Wall’s career

The Washington Wizards on Thursday announced a celebration of John Wall’s legacy. Wall’s legacy will be celebrated on Jan. 29 during Washington’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena.

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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

Wizards Could Move These 2 Players Next After Blockbuster Trade

The Washington Wizards have sent the NBA trade market into a frenzy after acquiring Trae Young for a relatively small price. With this blockbuster signifying the beginning of the trade season, Washington could be a heavy player in every deal leading up to the trade deadline.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

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.

C.J. McCollum News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 8

CJ McCollum Ends Wizards Tenure on High Note

The Washington Wizards' goals were clear when they first traded for CJ McCollum. He, unlike Jordan Poole, was on an expiring contract, and he had free reign as an on-ball scorer to build up his trade value and turn a profit before the midseason trade deadline.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / January 8

Wizards Notes: Trae Young, Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert

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.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / January 8

Wizards leaving door open on Trae Young extension, free agency

The Wizards still don’t know which path Trae Young plans to take. While rival executives have largely assumed Young will exercise his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, that decision has not been made, according to David Aldridge, Sam Amick, and Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 8

Wizards Encouraged to Deal Injured Wing for Stalling Defender

The Washington Wizards got trade season started themselves earlier this week, making the first midseason deal of the 2025-26 campaign with the Atlanta Hawks in a major swap for 4x All-Star Trae Young.

Corey Kispert News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 8

Wizards Will Miss Corey Kispert After Trade

Trade discussions surrounding Trae Young's availability and his mutual preference with the Washington Wizards snowballed in rapid time, resulting in the 4x All-Star landing on a new team just two days after reports surfaced of the two teams' ongoing negotiations.

Washington Wizards News / BasketballNews.com / January 8

Wizards take major step on their future by acquiring Trae Young

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.

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 8

Trae Young Makes Wizards a Win-Now Team

At one point just weeks ago, the Washington Wizards defined the NBA's lowest common denominator. At 3-20 with a roster bogged down by highly paid veteran weapons, all eyes seemed to be tiredly trained on whoever the franchise would bring in next through yet another high draft pick.

Washington Wizards News / Bleacher Report / January 8

Watch: Trae Young gets off the bench after being traded

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Washington Wizards News / Bleacher Report / January 8

Watch: Dončić learns of the Trae Young trade

C.J. McCollum News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 8

CJ McCollum Shares Goodbye to Wizards After Trae Young Trade

By now, most of the NBA world has been clued in on the blockbuster deal that sent four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for vetran guard CJ McCollum and wing Corey Kispert.

Trae Young News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 8

What Wizards Rotation Should Look Like With Trae Young

After days upon days of constant rumors regarding the future of the Washington Wizards and whether a trade to acquire All-Star guard Trae Young would actually happen, the dust finally settled, as the Wizards sent off CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert while getting just Young in return.

Trae Young News / Bullets Forever / January 8

Why adding Trae Young makes sense for the Wizards

The Washington Wizards on Wednesday acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8

Trae Young trade makes it easier for Hawks to get Anthony Davis

How trading Trae Young to Wizards makes it easier for Hawks to acquire Anthony Davis

The Hawks and Mavericks are still haggling over a Davis deal. But at least Atlanta is now in a financial position to make it happen.

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Why Trae Young is a positive addition to the Wizards

Young and the Hawks didn't have a lot of better options than the Wizards, and the Wizards could do a lot worse than Young.

Young walks off after being traded mid-game in a surreal scene

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Corey Kispert News / Hoops Wire / January 7

Hawks have trade interest in Wizards’ Corey Kispert

The Hawks have another name circled as they explore the Trae Young market. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Atlanta has interest in Corey Kispert and would like to land the Wizards sharpshooter if the two teams ultimately complete a deal involving Young.

Alex Sarr News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7

Wizards’ Alex Sarr reveals why he’s ‘better’ than rookie season after masterclass vs. Magic

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Wizards took down another playoff-caliber squad on Tuesday night behind a 23-point, seven-rebound, and five-block performance by second-year center Alex Sarr, exemplifying how far the young core has come.

Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 7

Wizards Reportedly Trae Young’s Preferred Landing Spot

The Wizards are the top team on Trae Young‘s list of preferred destinations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who stated during an appearance on NBA Today (Twitter video link) that the Hawks have gained some traction in their trade talks with Washington.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 7

Sixers look to rebound vs. surging Wizards

The Philadelphia 76ers look to bounce back from arguably their worst performance of the season Wednesday when the Washington Wizards come to town. The Sixers fell to the Nuggets 125-124 in overtime on Monday despite having virtually their entire team healthy and in uniform.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 6

Wizards keep rolling, thwart Magic comeback bid

CJ McCollum scored 27 points and Alex Sarr added 23 to go along with eight rebounds, fueling the host Washington Wizards to a 120-112 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.