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The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with four-time NBA All-Star point guard Trae Young and traded him to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster move, according to ESPN.
The Hawks will reportedly get veteran shooting guard CJ McCollum and forward Corey Kispert in the deal.
Washington was Young’s preferred destination, and the two sides were working on a deal to bring the 27-year-old point guard to the nation’s capital.
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Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks watches during the game against the Boston Celtics during Game 6 of Round 1 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Adam Heggie/NBAE via Getty Images)
Young’s agent had been in talks with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.
There’s also a mutual connection in Washington, as executive Travis Schlenk drafted Young fifth overall out of Oklahoma in 2018.
It marks the end of an era for the Hawks. Young has been the focal point of their offense since he was taken in that draft. He is the team’s career leader in three-pointers and assists, having led the team to the postseason in three of his eight seasons. The Hawks went on to a great run in 2021, where they made the Eastern Conference Finals.
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However, the new era was already developing in Atlanta, with forward Jalen Johnson taking the next step in his career, averaging 23.7 points per game this season. The pick of Nickell Alexander-Walker is also helpful, as he is averaging 20.5 points per game in 36 games.
Young, meanwhile, has only played 10 games this season as he has battled foot injuries, specifically a right MCL sprain.
Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on after a game against the Boston Celtics during round one game five of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden on April 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Hawks also get some flexibility on their books, as they can make a few more moves. Anthony Davis is reportedly available from the Dallas Mavericks, making him a good target for Atlanta.
Young has $95 million remaining on his deal that runs through the 2026-27 season, which includes a player option this offseason.
Atlanta will take over McCollum’s contract, although the veteran guard’s $30.6 million deal is expiring.
Through his 10 games this season, Young has averaged 19.2 points, 8.9 assists and 1.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 41.5% from the field.
Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks drives up the court during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at State Farm Arena on April 7, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Over the course of his career, Young has averaged 25.2 points and 9.8 assists per game, while leading the league in the latter category with 11.6 per contest last season.
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