標籤: Trae

儘管特雷楊在交易截止日期前被華盛頓巫師隊交易，但在亞特蘭大老鷹隊對陣紐約尼克隊的七戰四勝系列賽第一場比賽中，特雷楊仍然在人們的歡呼聲中聽到了他的名字。布倫森以 113-102 擊敗老鷹隊，並在麥迪遜廣場花園尼克斯隊球迷的吶喊聲下，在首輪系列賽中以 1-0 領先。

尼克隊 粉絲的吶喊聲爆發 根據 SM 亮點 X（以前稱為 Twitter）報道，在第四季度末，可以透過電視廣播清楚地聽到。

「F*** 特雷楊，」尼克球迷高呼。

尼克球迷高呼：

“操特雷·楊”

絕對不需要的流浪者 pic.twitter.com/4XtRCFGhcu

— SM 亮點 (@SMHighlights1) 2026 年 4 月 19 日

特雷楊在被交易到巫師隊之前整個職業生涯都效力於老鷹隊，但在布倫森和尼克斯隊最終以 11 分戰勝老鷹隊的比賽中，特雷楊陷入了困境。

傑倫布倫森透露了他如何在尼克隊獲勝時保持冷靜

尼克隊全明星賈倫布倫森在對陣老鷹隊的比賽中在第一節拿下 19 分，得到全場最高的 28 分，為此他受到了尼克斯隊主教練邁克布朗的讚揚。獲勝後，布倫森反思 他的快速啟動 在對陣老鷹隊的開場比賽中。

「第一節開局不錯。球要進了。有點節奏，」布倫森說。 「顯然，在比賽中，事情可能會起起落落。只要找到一種方法來保持冷靜，並仍然努力影響比賽，我覺得我所做的足以讓我們今晚獲勝。”

「我只是找到了一種保持冷靜的方法，並且仍然試圖影響比賽，我覺得我所做的足以讓我們今晚獲勝。」 💪

賈倫布倫森分析了他在對陣老鷹隊的第一場比賽中拿下 28 分的表現🗣️ pic.twitter.com/V5XMPivOgh

— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) 2026 年 4 月 19 日

布倫森在場上22投9中，其中三分球4投3中。他還貢獻了7次助攻、5個籃板和1次阻攻。

The Washington Wizards have the NBA’s second-worst record at 16-53 entering Saturday’s home date with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they are on pace to make the top six in this summer’s draft. They have no incentive to bring players back from injury before their last game on April 12, especially four-time All-Star guard Trae Young.

The Wizards announced an update on the injury to the 27-year-old, who missed Monday’s 125-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors due to quad contusion.

“Young re-injured his right quadriceps during the third quarter of the game against Golden State on March 16. Related imaging due to back pain confirmed lower back irritation,” the organization said. “Both injuries are being treated conservatively and will not require surgery at this time. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.”

Washington officially acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks on January 9, but he did not play until the team’s 122–112 home loss to the Utah Jazz on March 5 due to quad and knee injuries. The former All-NBA honoree has played just five games since the trade after leading the league with 11.6 assists per game in 76 contests last year and 15 games overall this season.

The Wizards placed a minutes restriction on Young, as he averaged only 20.8 minutes in those five games. The 6-foot-2, 164-pounder is averaging 34.1 minutes in his career.

However, Young still put on a show, Producing highlights such as fake behind-the-back passes, deep threes, and his patented “ice tray” celebration.

Trae Young (19 PTS) was a handful on defense in the first half pic.twitter.com/bWmMJsXiYV

– NBA Philippines (@NBA_Philippines) 17 March 2026

The Oklahoma native averaged 15.2 points on 59.5% shooting (42.9% 3-point) with 6.3 assists, three rebounds and 2.6 turnovers in those 20.8 minutes. He scored 21 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3-point) with five assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal in 21 minutes against the Warriors on Monday.

Young has a $49 million player option this summer. Assuming the former Oklahoma Sooner opts to extend and/or sign with Washington, he will likely be its point guard next season with star big man Anthony Davis and a young core including big man Alex Saar, sharpshooting guard Trey Johnson, wing Keyshawn George, wing Will Riley, guard Bilal Coulibaly and guard Bub Carrington. Additionally, whoever the team drafts this summer could be a superstar prospect like BYU’s AJ DiBuntsa, Kansas’ Darrin Peterson, or Duke’s Cameron Boozer, depending on which selection they get in May’s NBA Draft Lottery.

Trae Young showed how he can change the Wizards

If Young doesn’t return this season, the silver lining is that he showed why Washington chose him. The seriousness of the 2018 NCAA champion and assists leader on offense generated more open looks for its young core, making it easier for players like Johnson, Riley and Coulibaly to score. For example, Coulibaly is averaging 16.8 points on 45% shooting (41% 3-point) with Young, and he is averaging 11 points on 41.5% shooting (31% 3-point) in 47 games this season.

This story is being updated

The Washington Wizards face the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night and Trae Young is once again at the center of the injury report. He has been officially listed as out due to a right quad contusion, putting the Wizards’ key guard in focus as the team tries to break a brutal 13-game losing streak.

The Wizards enter the matchup at 16-52, No. 14 in the Eastern Conference, with their season essentially out of reach. Meanwhile, the Pistons are 49-19, ranked No. 3 in the West, looking to win consecutive games. Here’s everything we know from the injury report regarding Trae Young and his game status vs. the Pistons.

Even in limited action this season, Young has remained productive. In 15 games, he averaged 17.9 points, 8.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds. He’s also shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 82.5 percent from the free-throw line. Meanwhile, Young has continued to run the offense and create opportunities for his teammates. However, Washington is still struggling to find stability on both ends.

Without him, the Wizards lose a primary playmaker. They face even less margin for error. That challenge only increases against a surging Detroit team.

Trae Young’s injury status vs. Pistons

What makes Young’s absence particularly glaring is the Wizards’ injury report. Bilal Koulibaly (foot) and Alex Sarr (toe) are both questionable, while Anthony Davis, Keyshawn George and Cam Whitmore are all out. D’Angelo Russell is not with the team and Leaky Black is also out of the team.

On the other hand, the Pistons are also struggling with injuries. Cade Cunningham (back) and Isaiah Stewart (calf) are out, while several players are unavailable due to G League assignments. Still, Detroit has maintained strong momentum behind its depth and execution.

Washington is simply trying to stop the decline. Detroit wants to stay sharp and stack wins. So when the question comes whether Trae Young is playing against the Pistons tonight, the answer is no. He has been officially dismissed. His absence adds another challenge for a Wizards team searching for answers. The season is also ending.

Washington Wizards star guard Trae Young has been busy this past year. The four-time All-Star announced that he has taken on the role of assistant general manager for Oklahoma men’s basketball in March 2025, the program for which he played as a freshman in the 2017–18 season. He pledged to donate $1 million to the program and help with both high school and transfer portal prospect evaluations, fundraising and player contract negotiations.

Since then, Young has rehabilitated his quad and knee injuries, as well as uprooted his life. The Atlanta Hawks traded the 27-year-old to the Wizards in January, marking the first time he has changed teams since the Hawks drafted him at No. 5 overall in 2018. He has only played five games since then due to injury, but he is still effective for his new team.

Young is averaging 15.2 points on 59.5% shooting (42.9% 3-point) with 6.2 assists against 2.6 turnovers in 20.8 minutes. The former All-NBA honoree most recently sat out Monday’s 125-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors with a quad contusion and will not play Thursday against the Detroit Pistons.

Additionally, Young has signed a new partnership with Sling TV for March Madness once the 2026 NCAA Tournament begins. The promotion, titled “When Underdogs Win, You Win”, offers fans a 1-day Sling Pass for $1 if any player from the 12 to 16 seed advances to the Sweet Sixteen in the men’s or women’s tournament. To qualify, fans must purchase a 1, 3 or 7-day pass between Thursday and Sunday. No. 12 High Point’s 83-82 win over No. 5 Wisconsin in the first round is its first major upset of the year.

Young is a suitable promotional partner, as he played for No. 10 Oklahoma against No. 7 Rhode Island in the first round of the 2018 tournament. The Sooners lost 83–78 despite the 2018 NCAA scoring champion and assist leader having 28 points (9-18 FG, 3-9 3-point) and seven assists, ending his collegiate playing career.

Oklahoma was the first team eliminated from the tournament field this season, the first with Young as assistant general manager. The Sooners went 8–3 in their final 11 games in the SEC, which sent 10 teams to March Madness, but it was not enough. The program qualifies as an “underdog” as it has never won a national title and has won only two tournament games since 2018.

Young spoke with ClutchPoints about this, his advice for NCAA Tournament players, fellow Wizards and 2012 NCAA champion Anthony Davis, and more on Wednesday.

Trae Young Q&A

Joshua Valdez: So first of all, who have your eyes set on this year’s March Madness? Can a Dalit run?

Trae Young: Oh, I just don’t have a team. There are some guys and some teams that I look at. I mean, that’s a lot of underdogs. But a lot of the good teams are really good, and certainly even the weaker teams have to come along to pull off some upsets.

Comment: Young singled out High Point, No. 14 North Dakota State and No. 13 Miami (OH) women’s team as underdogs who could make the Sweet Sixteen on his Instagram.

Joshua Valdez: Speaking of underdogs, how did your partnership with Sling TV come about?

Trae Young: Yeah, I mean, I think that was a part of it. We talked, and I feel like growing up being an underdog and just partnering with Sling and doing this, and especially during March Madness, giving people a chance to get more involved, I think it was a no-brainer. So that’s really great.

Joshua Valdez: What do you think is special about the tournament?

Trae Young: I just think it feels like a one-game tournament. This is what makes the anticipation for each game so exciting, as the underdogs can win the game on any given night, so you always have to be prepared as you want to see upsets.

Joshua Valdez: Obviously, you played at OU for a year. How have you grown as a player and a person since being there?

Trae Young: Just understanding that you have to take every moment seriously and you never know when you will get that next moment again. Going into college, I thought I would get a few chances at tournaments, but unfortunately I only had one. Being able to only play one game in the tournament sucked, but experiencing the spirit of March Madness was crazy.

Joshua Valdez: Based on your experience, what advice do you have for players heading into March Madness this year?

Trae Young: Never take the moment for granted, be as prepared as you can be, and just go out there and enjoy. Lead by doing your best, don’t look ahead and think about what’s going to happen in the future, but just be present in the present. ‘Cause you never know when your last game will be in the tournament.

Joshua Valdez: Going back to OU for a second, I know you’ve been helping them as an assistant GM. How’s it going so far?

Trae Young: Really good, really good. It is sad that we were the first team that could not make it to the tournament. And I really felt like we should have done that, especially the way we finished the season and the number of games we won on this tough schedule. But it was good. It’s unfortunate that we weren’t able to make it this year, but that’s okay. We will be back.

Joshua Valdez: Anything behind the scenes of college basketball or anything new you’ve learned about the game since you took on this role?

Trae Young: I mean, these players are getting paid. These players are getting paid these days. I think it’s a different thing and you have to find kids that are willing to work. I mean, you want to find kids who are here for the love of the game more than the money. This is one of my main things. That’s the difference between when I was in school and now.

Joshua Valdez: Finally, you’re now on the Wizards with Anthony Davis. Obviously, he was a collegiate star who went on to achieve great things in the NBA, just like you. He hasn’t played with you guys yet, but what’s it like being around him?

Trae Young: Yeah, I mean, obviously, he’s really good. Eddie has been great so far. He has a lot of knowledge of basketball and has seen a lot of the game, especially winning a championship as a freshman at the college level. [at Kentucky]And all the accolades she has earned over the years. It’s definitely nice to have a guy in the locker room that you can look at and understand what he brings every night, because you’ve seen what he’s done on TV and over the years.

Washington, DC – Entering Tuesday night’s home date with the Detroit Pistons, the Washington Wizards have the NBA’s second-longest losing streak at 12 games. They also have the second-worst record (16-51), but four-time All-Star Trae Young is showing why next season will be different.

After Monday’s 126-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors, rookie wing Will Riley told ClutchPoints how 27 years old He has transformed the Wizards’ offense since making his debut for the team on March 5.

I asked Will Riley how Trae Young has impacted him as a player and the offense in general:

“Yeah, he’s an amazing player. It’s crazy to see it in person, I used to watch him all the time. Seeing the reads he makes shows how much attention he brings. The attention he brings… pic.twitter.com/43TLFAsX4v

-Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) 17 March 2026

“Yeah, he’s an amazing player. It’s crazy to see it in person, I used to watch him all the time,” said the 20-year-old. “Just seeing the reads he brings shows how much focus he brings. The focus he brings allows him to find us on time and on target, so it opens up a lot of opportunities for everyone. He’s an amazing person and great teammate, too.”

Young is averaging 6.2 assists in just 20.8 minutes for Washington, which equates to one assist every 3.35 minutes. The former All-NBA honoree averaged an assist every 3.1 minutes for the Atlanta Hawks as he led the NBA with 11.6 dimes in 36 minutes in the 2024-25 campaign.

Young’s work so far with the Wizards doesn’t guarantee he’ll lead the league in assists again next year, but it is a preview of things to come. The former Oklahoma Sooner is using his offensive toughness to create open looks for the “Wiz Kids,” which makes their job easier and helps their development.

Will Riley reveals Trae Young opened ‘doors’

Riley also talked about what he has learned from Young so far.

“Reading off ball screens has been a main point of emphasis… making reads, snaking, being aggressive, trying to score first… it’s opened up a lot of new doors for me…” he said.

According to former Hawks G League scout Dylan Murphy, snacking is a pick-and-roll maneuver “in which the ball-handler moves away from his original direction between the screener and the screener’s defender.” Learning that move adds to Riley’s already deep bag of moves, like spins and fadeaways.

An example of how Young “opened new doors” for Riley was executing a hockey assist (pass for assist) on his three-point shot in the second quarter. Young brought the ball up the court before second-year guard Bilal Coulibaly set a screen on the logo and swung to the basket. During the roll, Young threw the ball towards Koulibaly, causing the defense to collapse inside. then the next player passed it A wide-open relay in the corner, who swept all three.

Beautiful sequence right here 🤌 pic.twitter.com/Uc02NxzIlr

– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) 17 March 2026

Head coach Brian Keefe referenced the game post-game when describing his favorite offensive moments from Young, Koulibaly and Riley, each of whom led the team with 21 points.

“I thought there were some good moments there. We had some good connections where the ball was moving, Trae was getting two, there was a play earlier when he hit Bilal on the short roll and he passed it to Will Riley,” he said. “That’s one of the reasons Trae is here, when he gets two he makes the right play. I thought we played him pretty well… You could see the passing skills of all three of them tonight.”

Young left Monday’s game with a quad contusion and was out on Tuesday, but he at least showed why Washington acquired him in five contests with the team in January. While no one knows how long he’ll last, giving the young core open looks and showing him new tricks provides invaluable experience.

For now, the Wizards are losing as much as possible to maximize their draft lottery odds as they try to get lucky in a class with superstar prospects Darin Peterson, AJ DiBuntsa and Cam Boozer. After hosting Detroit on Tuesday, they will do the same on Thursday before hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

Trae Young has been a pleasant addition to the Washington Wizards. The former fifth overall pick was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to DC during the trade deadline this season. Unfortunately, Young suffered an injury during the Wizards’ game against the Golden State Warriors. After suffering an injury to his lower body, the point guard has been ruled out of the game due to a quad contusion.

More coming soon.

The Atlanta Hawks are on a seven-game winning streak and are trying to make the playoffs with just over a month remaining in the season. This is a unique situation for the Hawks, as they are able to compete this season, while also having a chance to acquire the top pick in this year’s NBA Draft after acquiring the rights to the New Orleans Pelicans’ pick.

If the Pelicans don’t have a great record, the lottery odds could be in the Hawks’ favor, and they could add a top prospect to a team that already has a bright future.

In the latest ESPN mock draft, their pick landing at No. 6, and they have the Hawks selecting Illinois point guard Keaton Wagler.

Jeremy Wu wrote, “Wagler’s unexpected rise from off-the-radar recruit to Big Ten Freshman of the Year has given him a chance to be the second guard off the board.” “His size at his position – 6-foot-6 – 3-point shooting (41%) and impeccable playmaking puts him ahead of the curve developmentally.

“Gaining strength to navigate the paint better and becoming a better defender are also long-term keys. He is the least dynamic athlete at guard in this group, but the blueprint is in place for him to become an NBA backcourt fixture.”

The Hawks are moving on from a dynamic point guard in Trae Young this season, they need to find a way to add to that position this offseason, and Wagler could be a start. The big thing for Wagler is that he is 6’6 inches tall and can shoot the three ball in a row.

The Hawks are already a team that shoots the ball a lot, and his defensive ability could help him fit in immediately. While he may not be the hottest guard in the draft, he has everything the Hawks need in a guard.

After years of becoming an NBA star in Atlanta, Trae Young recently made his Washington Wizards debut as fans anticipate a new era of basketball. Coupled with a young, talented lineup that includes three top-10 NBA draft picks and now the sky could be the limit for the Young-led Wizards. While making his Washington debut, Young used a pair of perfectly matching Air Jordan 40s to compliment his new threads.

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Not only was this the debut for Young in a Wizards uniform, but it also officially marked his second season under the Jordan Brand Jumpman. Endorsing the Air Jordan 39 last season, Trae Young debuted the latest Air Jordan 40 silhouette, which was loved by stars like Orlando’s Paolo Banchero and Miami’s Bam Adebayo. Young notably left Adidas in 2024 after releasing three eponymous signature silhouettes with the brand.

Launching in July 2025, the Air Jordan 40 is the newest and most updated iteration of the longest-running signature sneaker line in history. Designed with all the technologies that were not available to Michael Jordan during his playing days, the Jordan 40 is meant to represent the elite talent of the modern game.

Trae Young’s Air Jordan 40 PE

Trae Young makes his Wizards debut with the “Metallic Copper” Air Jordan 40. pic.twitter.com/QzKS1nZ98q

– B/R Kicks (@brkicks) 6 March 2026

New city, new style.

Trae Young makes his Wizards debut in the “Copper” Air Jordan 40. pic.twitter.com/wf2f2s8bgh

– SLAM Kicks (@SLAMKicks) 6 March 2026

In recent years, the Washington Wizards have made a concerted effort to return their classic gold jerseys from the 2006–2009 season. Giving fans a taste of nostalgia, the franchise announced that the uniform will return in the form of the 25-26 Nike City Edition kit and it has already been seen several times. Trae Young made his Wizards debut with a classic uniform, matching the gleaming gold uniform with an all-copper Air Jordan 40.

The “Metallic Copper” Air Jordan 40 features a shiny copper leather upper, contrasted by a flat black sole and black laces. The colorway was launched by Jordan Brand but quickly sold out due to high demand, but the shoes are available in the aftermarket at close to their original retail price.

As far as Trae Young is concerned, we’ll wait to see what new Jordan Brand sneakers he’s able to pull from the catalog during his new visit to Washington.

在亚特兰大成为 NBA 球星多年后，特雷·杨最近在华盛顿奇才队首次亮相，同时开创了球迷希望的篮球新时代。再加上年轻、有才华的阵容，其中包括三名NBA前十选秀权，天空可能是现在由杨领导的奇才队的极限。在华盛顿首秀中，Young 穿着一双完美搭配的 Air Jordan 40 来强调他的新风格。

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这不仅是杨身着奇才队队服的首秀，也正式标志着他在 Jordan Brand 的 Jumpman 手下的第二个赛季。继上赛季青睐 Air Jordan 39 后，Trae Young 推出了最新的 Air Jordan 40 鞋款，受到奥兰多队的保罗·班切罗 (Paolo Banchero) 和迈阿密队的巴姆·阿德巴约 (Bam Adebayo) 等球星的青睐。值得注意的是，在与阿迪达斯发布了三款同名签名鞋款后，杨于 2024 年离开了阿迪达斯。

Air Jordan 40 于 2025 年 7 月推出，是历史上运行时间最长的签名运动鞋系列的最新版本。 Jordan 40 融合了迈克尔·乔丹 (Michael Jordan) 球员时期所没有的所有技术，旨在代表现代运动的精英人才。

特雷·杨的 Air Jordan 40 PE

特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 穿着“金属铜”Air Jordan 40 首次亮相奇才队 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QzKS1nZ98q

— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) 2026 年 3 月 6 日

新城市，新色彩。

特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 穿着“Copper” Air Jordan 40 首次亮相奇才队。 pic.twitter.com/wf2f2s8bgh

— SLAM 踢 (@SLAMKicks) 2026 年 3 月 6 日

近年来，华盛顿奇才队齐心协力，找回了2006-2009赛季的经典金色球衣。为了给球迷带来怀旧之情，球队宣布球衣将以 25-26 耐克城市版球衣的形式回归，并且已经出现过多次。特雷·杨 (Trae Young) 在奇才队的首秀中穿着经典队服，与闪亮的金色队服搭配全铜 Air Jordan 40。

“金属铜”Air Jordan 40 鞋面采用闪亮的铜色皮革，与黑色平底和黑色鞋带形成鲜明对比。该配色由 Jordan Brand 推出，但由于需求量大而很快售罄，但售后市场上该鞋款的售价接近其原零售价。

至于特雷·杨 (Trae Young)，我们将拭目以待，看看他在华盛顿的新旅程中能够从目录中挑选出哪些新款 Jordan Brand 运动鞋。

亚历克斯·萨尔和特雷·杨在华盛顿奇才队即将对阵新奥尔良鹈鹕队的比赛中得到了关于他们伤病状况的积极消息。

杨正在经历他 NBA 职业生涯的第八个赛季，这是他在奇才队的第一个赛季。他在亚特兰大老鹰队开始了 2025-26 赛季，之后他们将他交易到华盛顿以换取 CJ 麦科勒姆和科里·基斯珀特。这位四次入选全明星的球员于 3 月 5 日对阵犹他爵士队的比赛中首次亮相奇才队。

至于萨尔，作为2024年NBA选秀的榜眼秀，他正在经历职业生涯的第二年。上赛季入选最佳新秀阵容，他已经进步成为轮换阵容中的关键一员。

据记者乔什·瓦尔迪兹报道，华盛顿在周六发布了最新报告，两名球员都得到了最新的伤病情况。虽然安东尼·戴维斯和凯肖恩·乔治等人仍然缺席，但杨和萨尔没有出现任何伤病或疾病。

“特雷·杨和亚历克斯·萨尔明天将在新奥尔良👀，”瓦尔迪兹写道。

奇才队特雷·杨的未来是什么

对于奇才队来说，得到两名明星球员是个好消息，因为特雷·杨和亚历克斯·萨尔将可以参加对阵鹈鹕队的比赛。

杨在奇才首秀中出场19分钟，9投4中得到12分和6次助攻。作为联盟的二年级生，萨尔已经取得了显着的进步，本赛季场均得到17.2分和7.8个篮板。

华盛顿本赛季战绩为16胜46负，在东部积分榜上排名第13位。他们领先于布鲁克林篮网队和印第安纳步行者队，落后于芝加哥公牛队和密尔沃基雄鹿队。

经历了七连败后，奇才队将继续为美国东部时间 3 月 8 日晚上 7 点对阵鹈鹕队的比赛做准备。此后，他们将继续在客场迎战迈阿密热火队，比赛时间为美国东部时间 3 月 10 日晚上 7:30。

Alex Sarr and Trae Young received positive news regarding their injury statuses for the Washington Wizards’ upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Young is in the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Wizards. He began the 2025–26 campaign with the Atlanta Hawks before they traded him to Washington in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The four-time All-Star made his Wizards debut on March 5 against the Utah Jazz.

As far as Sarr is concerned, he is going through the second year of his career as the second overall selection of the 2024 NBA Draft. Making the All-Rookie team last season, he has improved to become a key player in the rotation.

According to reporter Josh Valdez, both players got updates on their injuries as Washington released its latest report on Saturday. While guys like Anthony Davis and Keyshawn George are out, Young and Sarr are not on the report due to any injuries or illnesses.

“Trae Young and Alex Sarr yesterday in New Orleans 👀,” Valdez wrote.

Trae Young, what’s next for the Wizards

It is great news for the Wizards to include two of their star players as Trae Young and Alex Sir will be available to play against the Pelicans.

Young played 19 minutes in his Wizards debut, scoring 12 points and six assists on 4 of 9 shooting from the field. Sarr has made significant progress as a sophomore in the league, averaging 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this season.

Washington has a 16–46 record on the season and is in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers while trailing the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks.

After seven consecutive losses, the Wizards will continue preparing for their matchup against the Pelicans on March 8 at 7 PM ET. After that, they’ll remain on the road as they face the Miami Heat on March 10 at 7:30 PM ET.

Someone stole the spotlight from Trae Young’s debut for the Washington Wizards on Thursday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

And it’s none other than Julian Reese, brother of Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese.

In his third game in the NBA, Julian Reese accomplished a historic feat, as he finished with 18 points on 5/7 shooting from the field and a total of 20 rebounds – 10 defensive and 10 offensive. He also added two assists and a steal in 38 minutes of work, however, in a 122–112 loss to the visiting Jazz.

As of Thursday, it had been more than a decade since either of the Wizards was able to grab at least 10 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds in a game.

“He is the first Wizards player to have 10 offensive and 10 defensive rebounds in a game since Antawn Jamison on January 30, 2010,” Ax, formerly of ESPN Insights, shared via a social media post on Twitter.

On January 30, 2010, Jamison totaled 21 points and 23 rebounds in a 106–96 home win over the New York Knicks. He had 12 defensive boards and another 11 from the offensive side of the court.

Julian’s rebounding effort against the Houston Jazz was perfect for Reese. His sister is also known for her brilliant talent. In her first two seasons in the WNBA, Angel averaged 12.9 rebounds in 64 games.

A product of the Maryland Terrapins basketball program, Julian was signed by the Wizards to a two-way contract in February. Unless he’s called up to the G League, Julien will try to keep his momentum going against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Washington DC – The Washington Wizards lost 122-112 at home to the Utah Jazz on Thursday, but it was a perfect night for the franchise. Between star guard Trae Young’s Wizards debut, tank standings and rookie big man Julian “JuJu” Reese’s historic outing, there was a lot to like.

Head coach Brian Keefe spoke openly about Young’s on-court leadership after the game.

“People love it, they generate energy and confidence for their teammates,” he said. “There’s an energy he plays with, the unselfishness he plays with, that thing is contagious. You can feel it with our passing. He’s a scorer too, but his unselfishness… that’s the thing I really believe is contagious. The ball was moving around well and I was really happy with that.”

According to Keefe, eight of Washington’s 10 players dished out multiple assists and eight scored in double figures. The only one who didn’t do so was guard Jaden Hardy, who recorded four points (1-7 FG, 1-4 3-point) with one assist in 11 minutes.

Young finished with 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3-point) with six assists, two rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes, but the excitement he brought to Capital One Arena couldn’t be measured by the box score. The 27-year-old, many among the 17,689 fans, was left screaming for his first bucket, a behind the back fake pass Another drive, another three, and more highlights.

Try Young Wizards Debut Highlights

12 points – 6 assists (19 minutes) 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dkrxtygMwK

– WizardsMuse (@WizardsMuse1) 6 March 2026

Young is on a minutes restriction as he recovers from knee and quad injuries that limited him to just 10 games played for the Atlanta Hawks this season before being traded to the Wizards on Jan. 7, but Thursday still showed why the latter team acquired him. The four-time All-Star’s ability to get to the rim and create open looks for teammates has been foreign to Washington since the John Wall era, outside of Russell Westbrook’s tenure with the team in 2020-21. Instead of a committee approach at point guard, the squad finally has an engine.

Along with big men Alex Sarr (hamstring) and Anthony Davis (finger), Young primarily set up the other guards for three-point attempts. The former All-NBA honoree assisted two-way forward Leakey Black, third-year guard Bilal Quibly, rookie guard Trey Johnson (twice), and second-year guard Bub Carrington on long-range buckets. Overall, he was responsible for 29 points.

At the same time, the Wizards still lost to the Jazz, who were without starters such as forward Lauri Markkanen (hip), forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee), and guard Keyonte George (ankle). This gives them more relief to tank in the standings, as they have the fourth-worst record (16-46) while Utah is fifth-worst (19-44). Washington would have to finish with a bottom-four record this summer to be guaranteed to retain their top-eight protected lottery selection.

Plus, the team is now just one game ahead of the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers, who are tied for second-worst. Finishing second worst would guarantee selection in the top six, while finishing third worst would guarantee selection in the top seven, and so on.

For now, Wizards fans can enjoy finally having a star player in the lineup again before the franchise focuses on winning games next season and beyond.

JuJu Reese makes the most of Wizards’ opportunities

With Davis out since the beginning of January, Washington did not have much depth after sending Marvin Bagley to the Dallas Mavericks in the Davis deal on February 4. Sir has not played since a 132-101 loss to the Miami Heat on Feb. 8, and backup seven-footer Tristan Vukcevic (thigh) has not played since a 134-125 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.

Enter Reese. The Wizards signed the Baltimore native to a two-way contract on Saturday and thrust him into the starting center role for Monday’s 123-118 home loss to the Houston Rockets, his NBA debut. He started again in a 126-109 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday and had 18 points (5-7 FG), 20 rebounds (10 offensive), two assists and a block in 38 minutes on Thursday. His rebounds were the most by any rookie this season and the most by any Washington rookie since Tom Gugliotta (20) against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 29, 1993. Additionally, her sister Angel Reese was the youngest WNBA player to record more than 18 points and more than 10 offensive rebounds in a game last season, and she is the youngest NBA player to do so this season.

JuJu told ClutchPoints his impressions of the Wizards organization after the game.

I asked JuJu Reese his first impressions of the Wizards:

“Great team, great organization. Great for developing guys. A lot of guys have come here who are good players and make a lot of money, they told me that right away. Just try to maximize your talent…” pic.twitter.com/oPz6sJp3gh

-Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) 6 March 2026

“Great team, great organization. Great for developing guys,” the former Maryland Terrapin said. “There are a lot of people who come here who are good players and make a lot of money, they told me that right away. Just try to maximize your talent…”

Since general manager Will Dawkins and president Michael Winger took over in 2023, Washington’s development program has built a foundation of young talent led by Sarr, second-year wing Kishawn George (UCL), Johnson, Coulibaly and Carrington. Reese will need more than one historic game against another tanking team to be a part of that long-term group, but if he continues to perform like this he’ll give the front office something to think about.

Next up for the Wizards is a road date with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.

The Washington Wizards finally saw Trae Young on the field against the Utah Jazz, as his debut offered the first real glimpse of the trade that brought the star guard to Washington earlier this season. Young arrived with high expectations for the Wizards’ rebuild. Fans waited months to see him in action again. That wait ended with a 122–112 loss to the Jazz. Still, the atmosphere inside the ground felt different.

Young stepped onto the court as the new face of the Wizards’ future. His presence changed the atmosphere immediately. The attack proceeded with greater speed. Whenever the ball touched his hand, there was noise in the crowd.

The moment was crucial for a rebuilding team searching for identity. The Trae Young trade has already changed the direction of the franchise. Now the Wizards are finally seeing what their move could look like on the court.

Trae Young shares first impressions after Wizards debut

After the game, Young reflected on that moment and the reception he received from the crowd. The point guard immediately connected the energy of the arena to the bigger vision he hopes to create with the Wizards.

Trey after his first game with the Wizards:

“I definitely felt the energy from all the fans… That’s what I want here like I want the fans to feel included, to feel involved and be a part of our winning in the future… It’s a special group and I really believe in it… pic.twitter.com/TOi7jlI0q8

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 6 March 2026

“I definitely felt the energy from all the fans… That’s what I want here like I want the fans to feel included, to feel involved and be a part of our winning in the future… This is a special group and I really believe in the potential we’ve got with all the youth and the future we’ve got here.”

Young also talked about the adjustment period that comes with joining a new team in mid-season. Chemistry, timing and trust will take time. Yet he already sees the pieces being formed.

tray:

“I’m learning these guys and they’re learning me, too. I think there will be times where they’ll have some bullshit moments like I’m open and they get the ball when they’re not expecting it.” pic.twitter.com/KML59nR5A6

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 6 March 2026

“I’m learning these guys and they’re learning me. I think there will be times where they’ll have some lame moments like I’m wide open and they get the ball when they’re not expecting it.”

The Wizards still lost the game. The scoreboard did not support him. But in the arena lights something else began: belief. And if Trae Young’s vision comes together, this start could be remembered as the start of something big in Washington.

Someone stole the spotlight from Trae Young’s debut for the Washington Wizards on Thursday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

And it’s none other than Julian Reese, brother of Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese.

In his third game in the NBA, Julian Reese accomplished a historic feat, as he finished with 18 points on 5/7 shooting from the field and a total of 20 rebounds – 10 defensive and 10 offensive. He also added two assists and a steal in 38 minutes of work, however, in a 122–112 loss to the visiting Jazz.

As of Thursday, it had been more than a decade since either of the Wizards was able to grab at least 10 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds in a game.

“He is the first Wizards player to have 10 offensive and 10 defensive rebounds in a game since Antawn Jamison on January 30, 2010,” Ax, formerly of ESPN Insights, shared via a social media post on Twitter.

On January 30, 2010, Jamison totaled 21 points and 23 rebounds in a 106–96 home win over the New York Knicks. He had 12 defensive boards and another 11 from the offensive side of the court.

Julian’s rebounding effort against the Houston Jazz was perfect for Reese. His sister is also known for her brilliant talent. In her first two seasons in the WNBA, Angel averaged 12.9 rebounds in 64 games.

A product of the Maryland Terrapins basketball program, Julian was signed by the Wizards to a two-way contract in February. Unless he’s called up to the G League, Julien will try to keep his momentum going against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

周四晚上，特雷·杨在华盛顿特区的第一资本球馆为华盛顿奇才队首次亮相，有人刚刚抢走了人们的注意力

这不是别人，正是芝加哥天空队明星前锋安吉尔·里斯的弟弟朱利安·里斯。

朱利安·里斯 (Julian Reese) 在 NBA 的第三场比赛中就以一项历史性的壮举引人注目，他以 5/7 的投篮命中率拿下 18 分，并抢下令人瞠目结舌的 20 个篮板（其中 10 个防守篮板和 10 个进攻篮板）。尽管球队以112-122输给了来访的爵士队，但他还在38分钟的上场时间内贡献了两次助攻和一次抢断。

十多年过去了，直到周四，奇才队的一名球员能够在一场比赛中至少抢下 10 个防守篮板和 10 个进攻篮板。

“他是自 2010 年 1 月 30 日安托万·贾米森以来第一位在一场比赛中拿下 10 个进攻篮板和 10 个防守篮板的奇才队球员，”ESPN Insights 在 X（前身为 Twitter）上的社交媒体帖子中分享道。

2010年1月30日，贾米森在主场以106-96战胜纽约尼克斯队的比赛中拿下21分和23个篮板。他得到12个防守篮板，另外11个篮板来自进攻端。

朱利安在对阵爵士队时的篮板球表现确实符合里斯的表现。她的姐姐也因其篮板球能力而闻名。在 WNBA 的前两个赛季，安吉尔在 64 场比赛中场均贡献 12.9 个篮板。

朱利安是马里兰水龟队篮球项目的产物，二月份与奇才队签订了双向合同。除非朱利安被征召加入发展联盟，否则他将希望在周日在路易斯安那州新奥尔良的冰沙国王中心对阵新奥尔良鹈鹕队的比赛中保持自己的势头。

Trae Young finally made his long-awaited debut for the Washington Wizards during Thursday night’s clash with the Utah Jazz.

Young is in the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Wizards. He began the 2025–26 campaign with the Atlanta Hawks before they traded him to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

Injuries have limited Young’s availability this season, appearing in only 10 games while he was with the Hawks. When healthy, he stands out as one of the league’s best guards, shining with his playmaking and shooting skills.

Washington remained patient during Young’s recovery, as he eventually played his first game against Utah. It didn’t take long for him to score his first bucket, driving to the rim to loft a shot off the glass and put it past the hoop.

Trae Young scores his first point as a member of the Wizards ♂️🪄

pic.twitter.com/v5eywUHRUv

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 6 March 2026

Trae Young, how the Wizards played against the Jazz

Trae Young shined in his Wizards debut, but it was not enough as they lost to the Jazz 122–112.

Seven players, including Young, scored in double figures for Washington in the loss. His debut ended after 19 minutes of action, finishing with a stat line of 12 points, six assists, two rebounds and two steals. He shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 1 of 5 from beyond the arc, and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line. Julian Reese led the way with 18 points and 20 rebounds, Bilal Coulibaly came next with 17 points and three steals, Leaky Black had 16 points and three rebounds, Trey Johnson put up 15 points and eight rebounds, while Will Riley added 13 points and three assists. Meanwhile, Anthony Gill contributed with 10 points and three rebounds.

Washington fell to a 16–46 record on the season and finished 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Brooklyn Nets and Indiana Pacers while trailing the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks.

After suffering seven consecutive losses, the Wizards will be looking to bounce back in their next match. They are on the road when they face the New Orleans Pelicans on March 8th at 7pm ET.

Head coach Brian Keefe is excited about Trae Young’s debut with the Washington Wizards in Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz.

Keefe discussed who stands out According to Ben Strober of Locked On Wizards, he raved about Young’s play before the guard’s Wizards debut.

Keefe said, “I’ve played against him for many years. This guy makes other guys better. We see his own scoring ability, his ability to draw free throws, his ability to get into the paint.” “I think his best skill has always been his passing.”

Keefe was an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder during the first two seasons of Young’s NBA career. Keefe also coached against Young for an additional two seasons during his time with the Brooklyn Nets before joining the Wizards’ coaching staff in 2023.

“This guy makes other people better…his best skill has always been his demise.”

Wizards head coach Brian Keefe meets with Trae Young ahead of his debut tonight

(via @strobersports)pic.twitter.com/xWOYYRd6dC

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 5 March 2026

Young will make his Wizards home debut in Thursday’s matchup.

Trae Young is set to make his Wizards debut

After nearly upsetting the Rockets in a 123–118 loss, the Wizards’ third-year guard Bilal Koulibaly led the way with 23 points on 9-16 shooting, including five threes. Wizards fans are excited to see Young paired with Koulibaly before his debut against the Jazz on Thursday.

According to Joshua Valdez of ClutchPoints, Koulibaly recently talked about the reason for his offensive streak for the Wizards.

“Just getting more reps, getting out there more,” Coulibaly said. “Finding my rhythm, and yeah, just my thing.”

Bilal Coulibaly scored a season-high 23 points tonight and went 5 of 7 from deep. His shot has improved significantly recently, and he attributes it to getting more reps and finding his rhythm. The oft-injured guard has been in the lineup consistently since late January, having… pic.twitter.com/EbxySnQcwl

-Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) 3 March 2026

Koulibaly scored a season-high 23 points in the Wizards’ 123–118 win against the Rockets. He is averaging 10.4 points on 41.3% shooting, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists this season.

The Washington Wizards are set to host the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Is Trae Young going to make his Wizards debut tonight?

Young was transferred from the Atlanta Hawks to the Wizards before the 2026 trade deadline. However, he has yet to make his debut with Washington, as the All-Star guard is dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out of action since late December.

Here’s everything we know about Trae Young’s injury status for tonight’s game vs. the Jazz.

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Trae Young’s injury status vs. Jazz

Trae Young is not listed on the NBA injury report and is expected to make his Wizards debut tonight against the Jazz.

The Wizards hope Young and Anthony Davis can lead the team to a postseason run next year. Although Davis is still out due to injury, the next few weeks of the 2025–26 season will give Young a chance to get comfortable with his new team.

At 16-45 and 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, Washington is not going to contend this year. Still, the future is interesting for magicians.

When it comes to the question of whether Trae Young is playing tonight against the Jazz, the answer is yes.

magicians injury report

The Wizards have eight players listed on the injury report.

• Anthony Gill (illness): doubtful
• Anthony Davis (sprained left finger): Out
• Kishawn George (left elbow sprain): Out
• D’Angelo Russell (not with team): Out
• Alex Sarr (right hamstring strain): Out
• Tristan Vukcevic (left thigh injury): Out
• Jameer Watkins (sprained left ankle): Out
• Cam Whitmore (right shoulder deep vein thrombosis): out

The Jazz played a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, which they lost 106–102. With Thursday’s contest representing the second consecutive contest for Utah, the Jazz have not released their injury report as of the writing of this story.

在一场威胁较小但同样有趣的现代 NBA 争吵中，帕特里克·贝弗利和前亚特兰大老鹰队的护身符特雷·杨在过去几个月里一直在互相争斗，主要是在社交媒体上。最初关于 NBA 全明星赛表现的争论很快升级为全面的争吵，贝弗利质疑特雷的职业道德以及他与队友是否相处融洽。

现在，在杨转会华盛顿奇才队近两个月后，贝弗利对杨进行了不那么微妙的挖苦，质疑为什么这位两届全明星球员不受竞争球队的青睐。

等等等等。看看发生了什么？哇哦，好吧，我想我没有错！！为什么一支有竞争力的球队不想要他？为什么ATL要交易特许经营权？

PatBev™️ https://t.co/ZZABXXnbEv

— 帕特里克·贝弗利 (@patbev21) 2026 年 3 月 5 日

“等等。看看发生了什么？哇哦，好吧，我想我没有错！！为什么一支有竞争力的球队不想要他？为什么 ATL 交易特许经营权？PatBev™️，他在 X 上写道。

当然，上个休赛期球队的薪资空间很小，据报道杨也希望成为他的新球队的焦点，这两点都可能是他转会奇才队的一个因素。不管怎样，贝弗利显然迟到了，他在转会几周后就发表了这样的挖苦言论，尽管他由于右膝扭伤和股四头肌瘀伤还没有打过一场比赛。

当贝弗利声称特雷的季后赛履历并不能证明他所积累的超级明星地位时，双方的争吵就开始了。杨在他的 7 个 NBA 赛季中 3 次进入季后赛，并随老鹰队进入 2021 年东部决赛。此前他在季后赛场均贡献28.8分和9.5次助攻。

贝弗利更进一步，质疑杨在联盟中的领导声誉。他表示，由于杨周围的环境，与老鹰队相关的球员和工作人员已经被调动或替换，这使得这位亚特兰大后卫整个职业生涯中一直伴随着的叙述再次出现。

这位奇才队球星在一段近 12 分钟的 YouTube 视频中进行了反击。不管怎样，贝弗利甚至将杨称为“教练杀手”，声称与他相关的教练、队友和前台人员经常被替换，据《The Athletic》报道。

虽然老鹰队确实经历过领导层的轮换，包括主教练劳埃德·皮尔斯和内特·麦克米兰，但该组织的不稳定并不仅仅归因于其明星球员。此外，27 岁的杨仍在摸索中，并且有足够的时间让批评他的人闭嘴，而贝弗利无疑走在了前面。

Washington, DC – One of the Washington Wizards’ most dramatic games of the season was a 123-118 home loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday, which included a Trae Young ejection. But third-year guard Bilal Coulibaly’s season-high 23 points (9-16, 5-7 3-point) were the most important aspect of the night for Washington’s development.

The 21-year-old player told ClutchPoints after the game What has helped him improve? Recently his shooting took place.

Bilal Coulibaly scored a season-high 23 points tonight and went 5 of 7 from deep. His shot has improved significantly recently, and he attributes it to getting more reps and finding his rhythm. The oft-injured guard has been in the lineup consistently since late January, having… pic.twitter.com/EbxySnQcwl

-Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) 3 March 2026

“Just getting more reps, being out there more,” he said. “Finding my rhythm, and yeah, just my thing.”

Koulibaly’s recent increase in shooting efficiency has coincided with his healthiest stretch of the season. The 6-foot-7-inch, 195-pound player has appeared in 15 of the Wizards’ last 16 games after missing multiple contests in each month from October through January. He struggled offensively throughout the postseason, topping out with a 41.7% field goal clip in January and a 29.6% 3-point clip in November. However, he posted a 46% field goal clip (33.3% 3-point) in February.

Head coach Brian Keefe was asked if the improvement was due to more reps or any specific changes such as his shooting form.

He said, “I’m not going to go into that specifically, but you know, he’s diligent about his craft, he’s working on specific things.” “It’s really intentional, and you have to put time into it, and he’s doing it all.”

While Keefe kept the details to himself, Coulibaly’s look now looks more effortless than ever. For example, the shot of the original Frenchman in this practice clip from October 18 was disjointed, because he didn’t always release the ball At the top of his jump.

After practice, Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly hit three shots. Coulibaly continued to work after suffering a thumb injury at the EuroBasket. pic.twitter.com/xVcoVyCm8d

-Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) 18 October 2025

However, Monday’s game was a different story. The clip below shows Coulibaly shooting with fluid motion And without a hitch, when he hit an off-dribble three after letting the ball go at the top of his jump.

Four triples in the first half for Bilal

📊 14 PTS | 4 pm 3 pm pic.twitter.com/Q5d76aewLj

– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) 3 March 2026

The eye test shows that Coulibaly has made necessary changes to his mechanics, which could change the direction of his career. At this point, the two-time Rising Star has established himself as a defensive specialist with supreme athleticism, as he is known for explosive dunks. But his field goal clip has decreased each season, as he posted a 43.5% mark as a rookie before dropping to 42.1% last year and 41.9% this year. Additionally, his three-point percentage as a rookie dropped from 34.6 last season to 28.1, and this year he is at 30.4%. This has made him a liability offensively.

Injuries have played a role, as Koulibaly was shut down in March 2024 with a right wrist fracture and then again last March with a hamstring strain. Additionally, the 2023 No. 7 overall pick had thumb surgery in September after tearing a ligament while playing for France at EuroBasket, causing him to miss the first four games of the season. He also had other minor illnesses due to which he lost time.

It’s difficult for a player to settle into a rhythm and improve when he’s constantly injured, but if Koulibaly continues to stay healthy and efficient offensively, he’ll make a strong case as a long-term player ahead of his first extension-eligible offseason.

Young, who will make his Wizards debut on Thursday at home against the Utah Jazz, should get more open looks than Coulibaly because of his offensive intensity. If the latter player takes advantage of the opportunity, he could finish the season with a career-best shooting percentage.

Trae Young, Kevin Durant headline fun Wizards-Rockets contest

Young (knee/quad) didn’t play Monday, but he made his presence known when he was ejected for walking the floor in street clothes while Washington rookie Jameer Watkins and Houston forward Tari Eason got into an altercation. Youth was stuck For Watkins, as Eason had pushed him to the ground moments earlier.

Trae Young was benched from Wizards-Rockets before even playing a minute with the team 😳

He went to the floor during an argument between Jameer Watkins and Tari Eason.

pic.twitter.com/T5vsaMdneK

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 3 March 2026

Fans cheered Young as he entered the tunnel, and after the game he posted about the incident on social media.

He added, “Don’t expect me to be out in DC that many times.. but I’ll definitely bring that energy and competitiveness when I come back for my brothers.”

Although Young broke the rules by taking the court as a passive player, it showed that he cared about his teammates. Additionally, the former All-NBA honoree announced via social media on Tuesday that he will not be suspended before Thursday’s start.

Additionally, Rockets superstar and D.C.-area native Kevin Durant recorded 30 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3-point) with seven rebounds in 37 minutes on his homecoming night. The 37-year-old also became irritated with second-year Wizards guard Bub Carrington as the two talked trash before pushing Carrington back at the end of the game. The latter player then fell to the ground and Durant faced a technical foul.

However, the future Hall of Famer held no grudge against Washington. it was seemed to be giving signals Second-year Wizards wing Keyshawn George postgame via On SI’s Lachard Binkley.

KD loves basketball. Even after playing 37 minutes, he is still giving the other team’s youngsters pointers that they can use for the rest of their careers. pic.twitter.com/HvUUvyak7m

– Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) 3 March 2026

Durant also said he is “excited for the hometown team”, now that youth and star big man Anthony Davis is in the district via Carita Park of Double Take Sports. Wizards fans haven’t had much to get excited about in recent years, but the team’s young core combined with their new stars and whoever they draft in the lottery this summer gives them a chance to be competitive next season and beyond.

Although Trae Young has not played a game for the Wizards yet thrown out during Lost 123-118 to the Rockets last night. Late in the third quarter of the game, there was a brief skirmish between Jameer Watkins and Tari Eason that led to the game being stopped. While Young did not involve himself on the field, he walked off the court as it was happening, causing him to be ejected.

Trae Young was benched from Wizards-Rockets before even playing a minute with the team 😳

He went to the floor during an argument between Jameer Watkins and Tari Eason.

pic.twitter.com/T5vsaMdneK

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 3 March 2026

Although ejections do occur from time to time and are used as both punishment and deterrent to prevent situations from escalating, it is not every night that a passive player is ejected. It is also rare for a player who is not a good fit for a team to be dropped. As a result, questions arose as to whether Young would be punished for the ejection. According to NBA insider Mark Spears, he’s in the clear.

“I’ve been told that no further discipline is expected from the league office for Washington’s Trae Young after he was ejected for ‘running on the court’ in Monday night’s game against Houston,” Stein said. He said Young’s highly anticipated debut as a member of the Wizards will come Thursday when the team faces the Utah Jazz.

Young has only played 10 games this season due to injury, but is averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists as well as one steal per game.

The Washington Wizards have gone full force in their tanking efforts this season, with trade acquisitions Trae Young and Anthony Davis both out of the lineup due to apparent injuries. Young was brought to the team by the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, with the hope that he, Davis and a blue-chip prospect from the 2026 NBA Draft vault would put Washington into contention next year.

Recently, NBA insider Marc Stein provided the latest information on when Young could potentially return from injury, as well as the status of his contract extension with the Wizards.

“Washington has said Young is moving toward making his Wizards debut at some point before the regular season ends, but there remains doubt in various corners of the league as to whether it will actually happen this season,” Stein reported on his Substack.

Stein also reported that “I have been repeatedly advised that Young and the Wizards agree to a contract extension this summer, which has been widely speculated to be a three-year deal.”

A big reason for the Hawks trading Young was believed to be around Atlanta’s reluctance to sign the star to a contract extension last offseason, a decision that reportedly alienated Young from the franchise that traded for him on draft night in 2018.

Young has only played a handful of games for the Hawks this year, missing significant time with an MCL sprain and has yet to make his debut for the Wizards this season.

The Wizards are one of several teams with their eyes on the 2026 NBA Draft class, and playing with Young this season could potentially hurt their chances of landing one of the top picks.

In any case, the Wizards are set to take the field on Monday evening for a home game against the Houston Rockets.

The Houston Rockets earned a hard-earned 123-118 win against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Center on Monday, with Kevin Durant and Alpern Sengun doing most of the damage.

What was supposed to be a one-sided affair for the Rockets turned out to be a tight contest as the Wizards played hard with a scrappy group of role players.

However, Washington will finally get a star when Trae Young makes his debut on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Young missed most of the season due to an MCL injury.

Durant, who cheered the Wizards as a child, expressed his excitement over Young’s return. He said that the pairing of Young and Anthony Davis should do wonders As for Washington, who has long been a cellar-dweller.

“He (Young) is dynamic. A guy that can create for everybody, score for himself. He’ll make the game easier for everybody else on the floor. He’s a true point guard. Right now, they’re doing it by committee, so with him being there, it will make everybody’s mind and their game easier, and they can just settle into their roles,” Durant said in a video on the Space City Home Network.

“I’m excited for the hometown team. I’m also excited for Eddie to wear the jersey and represent the city. I see bright things in his future.”

Kevin Durant on Wizards:

“(Trey will make the game easier for everyone else on the field. I’m excited for the hometown team, excited for Eddie to also wear the jersey and represent the city. I see bright things in his future.” pic.twitter.com/Ae58p7yClt

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 3 March 2026

The Wizards acquired Young and Davis at the trade deadline. When both are healthy, they can provide true two-way production and make the Wizards competitive immediately.

The starting unit of Young, Davies, Bilal Koulibaly, Kishawn George and Alex Sarr has the right mix of experience, youth, strength and agility. They can also be skilled on both ends.

The fresh start could also be good for Young and Davis, who have a combined 14 All-Star Game appearances.

The Trae Young era has already begun for the Washington Wizards – sort of.

Young has yet to see action on the field as a Wizard, but now he’s part of the story of Monday night’s game between his Wizards and the Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena in Washington.

That’s when he was surprisingly ejected from the contest amid a heated moment on the court between Washington guard Jameer Watkins and Rockets forward Tari Eason in the third quarter.

Apparently, Young, who was not in uniform, entered the courtroom, while Watkins and Eason joined him.

Trae Young was benched from Wizards-Rockets before even playing a minute with the team 😳

He went to the floor during an argument between Jameer Watkins and Tari Eason.

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– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 3 March 2026

Due to lower body (knee and quad) injuries, the 27-year-old Young has not been eligible for games with the Wizards since Washington acquired him via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks in January in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.

But he is close to debuting with Washington. He is reportedly expected to play his first game as a Wizard this coming Thursday in a home game against the Utah Jazz.

Although the Wizards are literally headed for the lottery, that obviously won’t stop the former Oklahoma Sooners star from playing this week. That said, Young is unlikely to get heavy minutes immediately in his return, as he needs more time to shake off the rust amid a lengthy absence from the court.

Young has only played 10 games so far this season, during which he has averaged 19.3 points, 8.9 assists and 1.5 rebounds, while shooting just 41.5 percent from the field.

The Washington Wizards pulled off one of the biggest blockbuster deals of the trade deadline when they acquired star point guard Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks. Young has yet to make his Wizards debut as he continues to recover from injury, but that’s about to change this week.

Trae Young is on track to return from injury and make his Wizards debut on Thursday for the team’s home game against the Utah Jazz, the star guard announced via his podcast, ‘From the Point.’ Young had been battling knee injuries this season, and was already sidelined when the Hawks traded him.

Young has been limited to only 10 games this season, and the last time he suited up for the Dawgs was on December 27 when he played a little more than 31 minutes in the Hawks’ loss against the New York Knicks. Since then he has missed 29 consecutive games.

In the 10 games that Young appeared in this season, he averaged 19.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 1.0 steals, including 41.5 percent shooting from the field, 30.5 percent shooting from the 3-point line, and 86.3 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

Selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, Young played his entire career so far with the Hawks. Now in his eighth season in the NBA, the four-time All-Star is hoping to be part of the Wizards’ turnaround after a rebuilding few years.

Young wasn’t the only big acquisition the Wizards made at the deadline. The team also acquired star big man Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks, who complemented Young with an elite threat in the paint and around the basket. With the Wizards’ current young core, the team appears poised to take a step forward next season.

The Washington Wizards are counting on Trae Young to help lead them through their painfully long rebuild, but even before they acquired him in a trade last January, the four-time All-Star point guard breathed new life into the Atlanta Hawks. Although the union ultimately worked its way out and both sides agreed it was time to part ways, Young was responsible for many exciting moments at State Farm Arena. He formally received the flowers on Tuesday night.

Before facing the Wizards, the Hawks played a nice tribute video to the 2021-22 All-NBA Third-Team selection, which included some of his greatest shots, nutmegging Kevin Durant in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game and, of course, his famous bow at Madison Square Garden after eliminating the New York Knicks in the playoffs. The fans filled the building with applause and gratitude. Young reciprocated the love, but she still needed some time to get over her feelings after returning home.

He moved to the X following Washington’s 119–98 loss. “Still gathering my thoughts,” posted the No. 5 overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. “My love for Atlanta is eternal.”

Young is still sidelined with an MCL sprain and quadriceps injury, so he got a chance to enjoy the crowd’s applause throughout the evening. The 2024-25 assists champion is dedicated to helping the Wizards compete in the East moving forward, but he will always be tied to ATL.

Trae Young led the team to an incredible trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2022, a feat the Hawks have achieved only once since moving to Atlanta in 1968. He is also the all-time franchise leader in 3-pointers (1,295) and assists (4,837). City is optimistic for this new era of Hoops, but it is clearly grateful for the heavy workload that the No. 3 took on during his eight years with the team.

And he clearly feels the same way. After this moment of closure, both sides will now turn the page on what they hope will be a promising chapter in their respective NBA journeys.

Before the trade deadline, the Atlanta Hawks decided to move on by trading former face of the franchise Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young was often injured this season and was not very productive when healthy, but the Hawks decided they would rather get some value for him rather than give him a big contract moving forward.

It also allows the Hawks to transition to a defense-first identity, with the team handing the keys to the franchise to rising star Jalen Johnson. But Young’s departure was so sudden that everyone didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.

Tuesday night, Hawks visit Young with Wizards finally got it His well-deserved public farewell. The Hawks released a tribute video to Young, to which the multiple-time All-Star reacted emotionally.

Via ClutchPoints beat reporter Malik Brown and Hawks.com reporter Kevin Chouinard:

Trae Young Tribute Video + Trae’s Reaction pic.twitter.com/ZHXl8v715a

– Malik Brown (@_MalikATL) 25 February 2026

Trae Young reacts to his tribute video pic.twitter.com/mJ2xF5H6eT

– Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) 25 February 2026

Young played some of his best basketball for the Hawks, and the city of Atlanta adopted him as one of their own. It may not have worked out for Young in the end in Atlanta, but that doesn’t take away from anything he’s done for the team in his seven and a half seasons with the team.

Trae Young, Hawks make fresh start

The Hawks got a fresh start, but so did Young. Young has long been scapegoated for his defensive shortcomings, but in the nation’s capital, he’ll get more help than ever, especially once Anthony Davis gets healthy.

It wasn’t an easy decision for the Hawks to lose Young, but Johnson’s emergence as a point forward and the team’s improved depth could bode well for their future – especially when they have a potential top-five pick in this year’s draft.

華盛頓奇才隊是本賽季 NBA 中最有趣的球隊之一，但這並不是因為他們在球場上的表現。相反，他們的交易使他們成為聯盟的話題。

上個月，華盛頓從亞特蘭大老鷹隊用CJ·麥科勒姆和科里·基斯珀特換來了特雷·楊，這位久經考驗的全明星球員的進攻風格和防守能力受到了嚴重質疑。然後本週，奇才隊交易了達拉斯小牛隊經常受傷的大個子安東尼·戴維斯，這筆交易將多名球員、兩個首輪選秀權和三個第二輪選秀權送到了達拉斯。

由於這兩筆交易都擁有才華橫溢但又存在缺陷的球員，因此人們正在將這兩筆交易進行相互比較，但 ESPN NBA 內部人士布萊恩·溫德霍斯特 (Brian Windhorst) 表示，兩者之間存在很大差異。

“這絕對不是 [the same trade]”溫德霍斯特在《The Hoop Collective》中回應蒂姆·邦坦普斯時說道。“我們知道特雷·楊有一份合同 [agreement with the Wizards]。我不會那樣做的。我們對安東尼·戴維斯一無所知。因此，如果他獲得續約，那麼我會重新評估。

“他們不同意延長這筆交易……我相當肯定他們不同意與他續約，而特雷·楊的事情，他們給了他老眨眼。”

雖然雙方在休賽期之前都無法正式簽署符合楊可能希望的條款的續約合同，但溫德霍斯特的評估可能是正確的，因為華盛頓在談判這名後衛的交易時，承諾在休賽期與他簽下一份重要協議。楊與老鷹隊簽訂的五年期價值 2.15 億美元的合同正處於第四個賽季，他擁有價值 4900 萬美元的球員選項，他可以在夏天行使或拒絕。

至於比楊大五歲的戴維斯，他在 2023 年與洛杉磯湖人隊簽下一份為期三年、價值 1.754 億美元的續約合同，目前正處於第一個賽季。去年2月，小牛隊在臭名昭著的盧卡·東契奇交易中得到了他，但由於傷病，他只打了29場比賽，這對戴維斯來說是很常見的情況。

戴維斯可以在 2027 年成為一名不受限制的自由球員，儘管目前還不清楚 34 歲且有嚴重傷病史的他是否會拒絕 6280 萬美元的球員選項。

如果楊和戴維斯能夠保持健康，而且重要的是，與此同時，奇才隊可能會成為東部聯盟中一支強大的球隊。華盛頓已經擁有眾多年輕有前途的球員，當然可以從戴維斯的雙向能力以及楊聞名的進攻組織中受益。

奇才隊（13勝36負）今晚將在客場迎戰東部頂級球隊底特律活塞隊。