Guard/forward Corey Kispert , veteran guard CJ McCollum , and cash.
Analysts viewed this as a "buy-low" opportunity for Washington and a necessary exit for Atlanta.
In January 2026, the officially traded four-time All-Star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards . The move followed weeks of mounting tension and speculation that both parties were ready for a "divorce" after a difficult start to the 2025-26 season. Trade Details
