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    Atlanta Hawks Make Shocking Decision to Move on From Trae Young But People Think They Got Almost Nothing for the 4x All-Star

    Rolly GaceloBy Updated:No Comments5 Mins Read
    Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young
    Apr 1, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts with fans after making a three point shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

    Trae Young era is done in the Atlanta Hawks as the franchise decided to move on from him by trading him to the Washington Wizards. This development has been brewing since start of the season and the conversation just got louder after the Hawks struggled with him in the line up.

    Washington Wizards
    Nov 25, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drives to the basket as Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

    Shams Charania reported that Atlanta got two players for the three-time All-Star. He added that Washington was Young’s preferred destination.

    BREAKING: The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources tell ESPN.

    The trade ends Young’s stint as the face of the Hawks and sends the 27-year-old to his preferred destination in the nation’s capital. Top Wizards officials Michael Winger and Will Dawkins have searched to anchor their young talent in the next step of the team’s development.

    The trade was announced while the Hawks were playing the New Orleans Pelicans and Young’s body language says he knew it all along. Young did not play in the game.

    Young was drafted fifth overall in 2018 by the Hawks. He led the the team to an Eastern Conference finals in 2021. He will go down as one of the best players in the franchise.

    Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
    Dec 31, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks injured player Trae Young (center in hoodie) on the bench during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

    Atlanta Hawks lost the Trae Young trade

    The Wizards are being commended for the trade they pulled. They started with Bradley Beal who might not return to his top form again and now, they have Young who can still be in his prime once he’s healthy.

    As for the Hawks, their immediate grade is not that good. People think not even getting a first rounder for a decorated player like Young is a failure.

    Atlanta Hawks, Zaccharie Risacher
    Oct 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) reacts with guard Trae Young (11) after making a three point basket for his first points in the NBA against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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    Rolly Gacelo is a sports writer who has been writing for different topics in different industries since earning his Bachelor's degree in Journalism in 2009. He is also a professor of history in Far Eastern University. His specialty is the NBA but has also written for the NFL, MLB, and European soccer.

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