Trae Young is one of the best point guards in the NBA.
The four-time NBA All-Star has spent all eight seasons of his pro career with the Atlanta Hawks.
Right now, he is averaging 19.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 41.5% from the field in ten games.
NBA World Reacts To Wizards-Hawks Trade Rumor For Trae Young
On Monday, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported that the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks have had trade discussions surrounding Young.
Via Stein: “The Wizards have emerged as a legitimate potential trade destination for Atlanta’s Trae Young, @TheSteinLine has learned, in a deal construction centered around CJ McCollum’s expiring contract.”
The Wizards have emerged as a legitimate potential trade destination for Atlanta’s Trae Young, @TheSteinLine has learned, in a deal construction centered around CJ McCollum’s expiring contract.
More to come here: https://t.co/i9CobUR55T pic.twitter.com/k9xOa2DZas
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 5, 2026
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Zach Lowe: “STEINYYYY! Have mentioned several times — including on today’s pod — about lack of a true PG/organizer in Washington. If a deal occurs, will be interesting to see if it signals the Wiz are doing it for Trae or for what if any draft capital comes with Trae.”
STEINYYYY! Have mentioned several times — including on today’s pod — about lack of a true PG/organizer in Washington. If a deal occurs, will be interesting to see if it signals the Wiz are doing it for Trae or for what if any draft capital comes with Trae. https://t.co/dA4JBfjqUa
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) January 5, 2026
@notbpod: “Trae Young with this talented young Wizards squad plus a potential top draft pick… sign me up.”
Trae Young with this talented young Wizards squad plus a potential top draft pick… sign me up. pic.twitter.com/DudJ805oCA
— Numbers On The Board (@notbpod) January 5, 2026
@SleeperWizards: “Trae Young + Tre Johnson backcourt 🎯🔥”
Trae Young + Tre Johnson backcourt 🎯🔥 pic.twitter.com/5G3CmWhu5F
— SleeperWizards (@SleeperWizards) January 5, 2026
Greg Finberg: “If the Wizards can get Trae Young for a CJ McCollum/Corey Kispert package, it makes sense. Gives the team a true PG at great value to evaluate their young core with. Also doesn’t lock them into his contract long-term, as he only has one year left. Issue: Does it hurt the tank?”
If the Wizards can get Trae Young for a CJ McCollum/Corey Kispert package, it makes sense.
Gives the team a true PG at great value to evaluate their young core with. Also doesn’t lock them into his contract long-term, as he only has one year left.
Issue: Does it hurt the tank?
— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) January 5, 2026
Tony Jones: “Why would the wizards trade for Trae Young? I don’t get it at all”
Why would the wizards trade for Trae Young? I don’t get it at all
— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) January 5, 2026
Young was the fifth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Oklahoma.
During the 2021 season, he led the Hawks to the Eastern Conference finals.
His career averages are 25.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.2% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range in 493 games.
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Right now, the Hawks are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-20 record in 37 games.
They have gone 2-8 over their last ten games.
On Monday night, the Hawks will play the Toronto Raptors in Canada.
