For Atlanta, the trade represents a philosophical reset, with the organization shifting its focus to developing a younger core that includes Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels, Onyeka Okongwu and rookie Zaccharie Risacher.

Trae Young posted his first statement Friday days after the Atlanta Hawks traded him to the Washington Wizards. “Never thought I’d be typing this... the last few years weren’t how I wanted them to be,” Young wrote to begin his statement. Young spent his whole NBA career with Atlanta and as the face as the franchise since he was drafted in 2018.

After nearly eight full seasons as the face of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, Trae Young has been traded. During the Hawks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans

Trae Young was a lightning rod for discourse before even arriving in the NBA. At Oklahoma, he was a one-man offense in 2017-18, leading the country in both scoring and assists per game averages. His logo distance bombs and frenetic pace of play produced ESPN-ready highlights on a weekly basis.

A few years ago, Ja Morant and Trae Young were two players many pegged to receive the torch from Steph Curry and Chris Paul and become the NBA's best point guards. Not only were they putting up tremendous numbers and showcasing jaw-dropping plays nightly, but more importantly, they were elevating their respective teams to heights not seen in years.

After getting swept in the season series with the Toronto Raptors, the Hawks could use a get-right win tonight. Tonight is as good of an opportunity as any to g

The Atlanta Hawks embark on a four-game Western Conference road trip a different team than the one that began 2026.