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NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 9
Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal
Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined.
The real reason why Sacramento Kings said no to trading for Trae Young revealed
The Sacramento Kings could have traded for Trae Young before the Washington Wizards got him, but they reportedly had a huge reason to not do it. When the Atlanta Hawks decided to move on from Trae Young, there were questions about where he would end up.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / September 9
Insider: Kings Rejected A Trae Young-Zach LaVine Trade Due To Excessive Contract Demands
The Sacramento Kings reportedly rejected a trade package before the 2026 February trade deadline that would have landed them the four-time All-Star Trae Young.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 8
Making Sense of Why the Kings Rejected a Trae Young-Zach LaVine Trade
After trading De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, the Sacramento Kings were in search of their next franchise point guard. In exchange for Fox, the Kings received Zach LaVine, and they reportedly had the chance to flip him for a four-time All-Star ball-handler, Trae Young.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / September 7
Three Bold Rotational Adjustments the Wizards Should Implement Next Season
The Washington Wizards have spent three years quietly re-building their next era from one of the franchise's great many low points. They've repeatedly
NBA News / Hoops Habit / August 29
Trae Young and James Harden headline the 5 Worst contracts signed this summer
The NBA handed out a lot of money this summer. Even with the tax aprons and punitive repeater tax rules in place to limit team spending, a mind-boggling amount of money was given out this summer in contracts and extensions.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 26
Three Winners and Three Losers from the Wizards' Ongoing Offseason
By just about every estimation and metric, the Washington Wizards look poised to take a big step forward from their humble rebuilding days this upcoming fall.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / August 25
Are the Wizards Running Out of Free Agency Options?
Despite the Washington Wizards' generally-active offseason, they've somehow refrained from making technical offseason signing in over two months. They inked Trae Young to a four-year deal worth $212 million, but everything they've done since the NBA Draft that quickly followed has been limited to trade work.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / August 24
Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem 
Sometimes Past Me annoys Present Me. Today is one of those times. Past Me promised a statistical doppelgänger article about Trae Young. Present Me looked at the numbers and wants to write about Something Else.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Why Wizards’ Trae Young will have the best season of his career in 2026-27
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is motivated now more than ever. He had high expectations for the Atlanta Hawks last season — hopes of competing for a title.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 18
The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Anthony Davis extension would be absurd gamble for Wizards
An Anthony Davis extension should not require much discussion inside the Washington Wizards’ front office. Davis is eligible for a four-year deal worth approximately $275 million, but offering it before he plays a single game for the franchise would be an absurd gamble.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21
Trae Young seemingly took a shot at the Hawks
Trae Young seemingly took a shot at the Atlanta Hawks on Monday following their trade of former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher. Young responded to Risacher’s Instagram post after the former No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Three NBA players who won't live up to their next contract
These aren't the leaders of a championship-winning squad and, despite that, are going to be paid like they are.
The '20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 20 points and dish out at least 10 assists in at least 100 games can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 22
Trae Young extension could make Wizards' draft decision easier
The Washington Wizards' decision at No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft first round may have just gotten easier.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / June 22
Trae Young agrees to new four-year deal with Wizards
Trae Young isn’t going anywhere. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Young has agreed to a new four-year maximum contract with the Wizards worth approximately $212 million.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 22
Trae Young Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Wizards
Trae Young and the Wizards have agreed to a new four-year max contract worth approximately $212MM, Josh Robbins of The Athletic tweets. The fourth year of the deal will be a player option.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 18
Windhorst: Trae Young Still Expected To Re-Sign With Wizards
Word broke on Wednesday evening that Trae Young will decline a 2026/27 player option worth nearly $49MM in order to become a free agent, but that doesn’t mean the veteran point guard intends to leave Washington, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18
Report: Major development on Trae Young’s future with Wizards emerges
He appeared in only five games for the Wizards last season, averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 59.5 percent from the floor.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / June 17
Trae Young Plans To Opt Out, Become Free Agent
Wizards star point guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97MM option for the 2026/27 season and become an unrestricted free agent, Marc J. Spears of ESPN tweets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 17
Why this West team makes the most sense for Trae Young
The former No. 5 overall pick was limited to just 15 games in the 2025-26 season, and only five with Washington, so now the organization is at a crossroads.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16
Trae Young is being linked to one surprising team in trade rumors
Trae Young might be off to yet another stop in the Southeast Division. The Miami Heat could potentially pursue the four-time All-Star guard Young in an offseason trade, according to a report on Monday by veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / June 10
Why Is Trae Young Hated in New York? Explaining Wizards Star’s History With the Knicks
Victor Wembanyama has become the latest public enemy of the New York Knicks fans. After the Game 3 loss, the Knicks fans were seen ripping Wemby’s jersey outside Madison Square Garden.
Washington Wizards News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Details emerge on Trae Young’s expected new contract
Trae Young and the Washington Wizards appear to have found their middle ground of sorts. The Wizards star guard Young is projected to sign a new contract extension with the team for three years and $120 million, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack this week.
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