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Trae Young Ejected Off Bench Days Before Wizards Debut, Set to Return Thursday

Washington plans a cautious, minutes‑limited reintroduction on March 5 after his extended injury layoff.

Feb 28, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Injured Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (L) watches from the bench against the Toronto Raptors in the second halfat Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Officials tossed Young from Monday's Rockets–Wizards game for leaving the bench and stepping onto the floor during an on‑court altercation.
  • Houston's Tari Eason was also ejected after a shove on Jamir Watkins, while Watkins and Sharife Cooper received technical fouls.
  • Head coach Brian Keefe said Young will debut Thursday against the Jazz with a planned 17 to 20 minutes of playing time.
  • Young, sidelined since Dec. 27 with knee and quadriceps issues, appeared in 10 games this season and averaged 19.3 points and 8.9 assists.
  • The Wizards acquired Young in January for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, remain near the bottom of the East, and are balancing his return with a top‑8 protected first‑round pick and Anthony Davis being out for the season.