Trae Young has been traded to the Washington Wizards in a deal that sends CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks, a source with knowledge of the move has confirmed. The trade is yet to receive league approval, with the formal call expected on Thursday.
Young leaves Atlanta as the franchise leader in assists and three-pointers, ranking sixth in points. The guard, a four-time All-Star, has a player option worth approximately $49m for next season and is now eligible for a three-year extension with the Wizards.
Hawks coach Quin Snyder declined to comment on the trade after Wednesday night's win over New Orleans, stating he was not at liberty to discuss it. Power forward Mouhamed Gueye praised Young as an 'Atlanta legend' and a supportive teammate.
The Hawks have posted a 16-13 record this season without Young, compared to 2-8 when he played. McCollum averaged 18.8 points for Washington this season, while Kispert has averaged 10.9 points over his five-year career, shooting 38 per cent from three-point range.
