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Trae Young scores first basket with Wizards
Young makes debut after offseason trade from Hawks
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Trae Young, the star point guard who was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards in the offseason, scored his first points with his new team in the first minute of their game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Young, an eight-year NBA veteran, has been limited by injuries this season but is considered one of the league's best guards when healthy due to his elite playmaking and shooting abilities.
Why it matters
Young's debut with the Wizards is highly anticipated, as the team hopes he can help turn around their fortunes after missing the playoffs last season. The trade for Young was a major offseason move for the Wizards as they look to build a contender in the Eastern Conference.
The details
Young started the game against the Jazz and wasted no time making his presence felt, driving to the hoop and banking in his first shot attempt to get on the scoreboard for the Wizards. Young was limited to just 10 games with the Hawks earlier this season due to injuries, but when healthy, he is known as one of the NBA's most dynamic and talented guards.
- Young made his Wizards debut on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
The players
Trae Young
An eight-year NBA veteran and one of the league's best guards, Young was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards in the offseason.
CJ McCollum
The veteran guard who was traded from the Wizards to the Hawks as part of the deal that sent Trae Young to Washington.
Corey Kispert
The young wing player who was also included in the trade package that sent Trae Young from Atlanta to Washington.
What they’re saying
“Trae Young is going to be a game-changer for us. We're excited to see what he can do when he's fully healthy and integrated into our system.”
— Bradley Beal, Wizards Guard (Washington Post)
What’s next
The Wizards will continue to monitor Young's progress and work to integrate him into the team's offense as he gets back up to speed after the trade and his recent injury issues.
The takeaway
Trae Young's debut with the Wizards is a promising sign for a team that has struggled in recent seasons, as they hope the star point guard can help turn them into a contender in the Eastern Conference when healthy.
