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6d ago

Trae Young Receives Ovation in First Atlanta Return After Hawks-to-Wizards Trade

He remains sidelined, rehabbing a right knee MCL sprain under a doctor-driven plan for any return this season.

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Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) meets with the media during his first return to play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) reacts with Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) after the game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) meets with the media during his first return to play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Hawks honored Young with a tribute video that drew a standing ovation, and he formed a heart with his hands while mouthing “thank you.”
  • Young did not play as he continues recovering from a sprained right knee and a quadriceps contusion after nearly two months out.
  • He took pregame shots on the State Farm Arena court and said “you never know” about near-term availability, noting he is following team medical guidance.
  • Atlanta traded Young to Washington in early January in a deal that brought CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Hawks.
  • Coach Quin Snyder thanked Young for his impact in Atlanta, where he led a 2021 conference finals run and set franchise records for 3-pointers and assists.