The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards initiated a major trade in the 2025-26 season, sending Trae Young to Washington for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young, recovering from a right quad contusion, did not play in the two games following the deal, while McCollum and Kispert debuted for the Hawks. With the Wizards’ first-round pick being top-8 protected, securing it is crucial for their rebuild. As of now, Washington holds the fourth-lowest win percentage in the NBA, necessary to maintain their pick’s value.
