Atlanta Hawks to trade four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young

Chicago Bulls v Atlanta Hawks ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 21: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on December 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

By Heather Taylor

ATLANTA — According to ESPN, the Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

Young has been a star player for the Hawks for seven seasons.

The 27-year-old averaged 19.3 points, 8.9 assists, and 1.0 steals this season for the Hawks, though he missed 6 games due to an injury.

The trade gives the Hawks the ability to peruse a large salary ahead of the NBA draft in June.