Trae Young breaks silence after Hawks-Wizards trade official

Trae Young broke his silence following the official trade sending him from Atlanta to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. "I’m walking into this next chapter with my head high and eyes forward," Young posted. "It’s time to see what’s possible when the support is real and the vision is clear. We move."

The 27-year-old endured a difficult 2025-26 season, missing 23 games with an MCL sprain plus time for a quad contusion. The Hawks, who went 13-10 without him, are pivoting to a core featuring Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels.

On social media, Young admitted, "I never thought I’d be writing this." He recalled their historic 2021 run but noted the recent years fell short of championship goals due to setbacks. However, Young is ready for Washington, stating, "The pain of staying the same ultimately outweighed the uncertainty of change." He now embraces this new opportunity.