PHOTOS: Trae Young reportedly traded to Wizards

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PHOTOS: Trae Young reportedly traded to Wizards

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has reportedly been traded to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young talks to Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (3) during timeout at an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 117-100 over New Orleans Pelicans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts during timeout at an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 117-100 over New Orleans Pelicans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young holds a basketball during timeout at an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 117-100 over New Orleans Pelicans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young sits during timeout at an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 117-100 over New Orleans Pelicans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young sits during timeout at an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 117-100 over New Orleans Pelicans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young greets a floor staff member as he appears before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young dribbles as he appears before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young appears before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young appears before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young signs autographs after a short appearance before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young signs autographs after a short appearance before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young signs autographs after a short appearance before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young signs autographs after a short appearance before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young signs autographs after a short appearance before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young takes a shot before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young dribbles as he appears before an NBA basketball game against New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Young, the four-time All-Star guard, has played in just 10 games for the Hawks this season and after not getting a contract extension in the offseason, his days with the Hawks seem to be numbered. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder instructs Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young during the first half in a preseason NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young talks to Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (3) during timeout at an NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks won 117-100 over New Orleans Pelicans. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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