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On YouTubeWashington Wizards 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.
NBA 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.
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Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / January 7
Wizards Land 4-Time NBA All-Star In Franchise-Altering Trade
The Washington Wizards have made the first major move in 2026. With that, they have completely revamped their rebuild timeline along with it. The Wizards and Atlanta Hawks have swapped lead guards CJ McCollum and Trae Young in a trade that will send shockwaves around the league.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8
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.
Trae Young News / Hoops Wire / January 8
Wizards, Trae Young to wait on contract extension discussions
The Wizards aren’t rushing into anything with Trae Young. Following their trade for the four-time All-Star, the Wizards are not expected to engage in immediate contract extension talks with Young, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Trae Young News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8
Trae Young walks off after being traded mid-game in a surreal scene
The cameras were very much on Trae Young as news of his blockbuster trade broke on Wednesday.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / January 7
Wizards at 76ers final score: Washington runs out of gas in Philly, 131-110 
The Washington Wizards were unable to pull off another upset Wednesday, losing 131-110 to the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game was highly competitive early despite the lopsided final score.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8
Trae Young gets traded to an Eastern Conference team in blockbuster move
Trae Young is officially en route to a new team.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 7
Hawks trading Trae Young to Wizards for CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert
The Hawks are moving on from Trae Young. Atlanta has agreed to trade the four-time All-Star guard to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Trae Young News / Yardbarker / January 8
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.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 7
Hawks Have Interest In Corey Kispert
The Hawks have interest in Wizards wing Corey Kispert, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, who reports (via Twitter) that if the two teams make a trade involving Trae Young, Atlanta hopes to acquire Kispert in the deal.
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.
C.J. McCollum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7
Why Wizards’ CJ McCollum isn’t playing vs. 76ers
The Washington Wizards have been playing some improved basketball as of late, still well below the playoff line in the Eastern Conference but finally resembling a competitive NBA team.
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.
AJ Johnson News / Washington Wizards on SI / January 6
Wizards' AJ Johnson Playing Time Could Be Sign of What's to Come
With the Washington Wizards fully immersed in trade talks revolving around All-Star guard Trae Young, many people have begun to wonder what a potential trade package for him would look like.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4
Wizards’ Alex Sarr gets back at Anthony Edwards with taunting gesture
The Washington Wizards have been playing better basketball as of late; heading into their Sunday night clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’ve won four of their past five games, including a huge win over a team with a winning record in the Toronto Raptors.
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