Wizards point guard Trae Young faces Hawks in first Atlanta return
The gist
Wizards point guard Trae Young returned to Atlanta and faced the Hawks for the first time since his January trade.
He leads the NBA in assists at 9.5 per game in his first Washington season.
How it unfolded
- Jan 15, 2026The Wizards acquired Young from the Hawks for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, but he had not yet played for Washington because of a sprained right knee and bruised quadriceps.
- Mar 5, 2026Young was set to make his Wizards debut on Thursday.
- Apr 20, 2026The Trae Young Family Foundation announced $50,000 donations to DC Central Kitchen and the DC College Access Program, a combined $100,000 commitment.
Key terms
- NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
- free agent
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
Source: Wikipedia