Although rival executives have been expecting new Wizards point guard Trae Young to exercise his $49MM player option for 2026/27, he has yet to make a decision on that option, according to David Aldridge, Sam Amick, and Josh Robbins of The Athletic, who say the four-time All-Star is also open to discussing a contract extension with his new team or even opting out in favor of … [Read more...] about Wizards Rumors: Young, Sarr, Carrington, Kispert
Trade Rumors: Trae, Dillingham, Wizards, Kuminga, Warriors
The Wizards have been monitoring Trae Young‘s situation in Atlanta since the Hawks opted against extending him during the offseason and have engaged in “serious” discussions about a potential trade, confirms Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, Atlanta isn’t rushing into an agreement, since the front office wants to wait to see if other suitors emerge in the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Trae, Dillingham, Wizards, Kuminga, Warriors
Wizards Reportedly Trae Young’s Preferred Landing Spot
The Wizards are the top team on Trae Young‘s list of preferred destinations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who stated during an appearance on NBA Today (Twitter video link) that the Hawks have gained some traction in their trade talks with Washington. NBA insider Marc Stein was the first to report earlier this week that the Wizards and Hawks had engaged in negotiations … [Read more...] about Wizards Reportedly Trae Young’s Preferred Landing Spot
Hawks Have Interest In Corey Kispert
The Hawks have interest in Wizards wing Corey Kispert, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, who reports (via Twitter) that if the two teams make a trade involving Trae Young, Atlanta hopes to acquire Kispert in the deal. Known as a sharpshooter, Kispert has been limited to 19 games so far this season due to thumb and hamstring injuries. When healthy, he has averaged 9.2 points, … [Read more...] about Hawks Have Interest In Corey Kispert
Hawks Trading Trae Young To Wizards
The Hawks have reached an agreement to send Trae Young to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). No draft picks are being included in the trade, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Charania reported earlier today that Washington was Young’s preferred destination in a deal. He gets a … [Read more...] about Hawks Trading Trae Young To Wizards