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Trae Young's Wife Shelby Shares Wordless Flex Before Wizards Debut
Trae Young's wife Shelby is clearly excited about her husband's debut with the Washington Wizards.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Trae Young, a four-time NBA All-Star, was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards in January 2026. Young has struggled with injuries this season, playing in only 10 games, but is set to make his Wizards debut on March 5 against the Utah Jazz. Young's wife Shelby shared an excited Instagram story ahead of the game, hyping up her husband's return to the court.
Why it matters
The trade of Trae Young from the Hawks to the Wizards was a surprising move, as Young was beloved in Atlanta. However, the Hawks likely felt they needed to move on from Young to avoid having to pay him a massive long-term contract. Young's debut with the Wizards is an important moment, as it marks the start of a new chapter for the star point guard and provides hope for the Wizards' future.
The details
Young was sidelined with a sprained right MCL in his knee and a quad contusion when the trade to the Wizards occurred in January. The Wizards were initially uncertain about whether they wanted to play Young this season, given that they're already out of playoff contention. However, news broke earlier this week that Young would be making his debut with the Wizards on March 5 against the Utah Jazz. Young will be on a minutes restriction as the Wizards look to bring him back slowly.
- Trae Young was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards on January 9, 2026.
- Young made his debut with the Wizards on March 5, 2026 against the Utah Jazz.
The players
Trae Young
A four-time NBA All-Star who was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards in January 2026.
Shelby Young
Trae Young's wife, who shared an excited Instagram story ahead of her husband's Wizards debut.
CJ McCollum
A guard who was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the deal that sent Trae Young to Washington.
Corey Kispert
A forward who was traded from the Washington Wizards to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the deal that sent Trae Young to Washington.
What they’re saying
“Trae Young, Washington Wizard.”
— Chase Hughes, Reporter (Twitter)
What’s next
The Wizards will continue to monitor Trae Young's minutes and workload as he makes his debut with the team. If he can stay healthy, Young's addition could provide a boost to the Wizards' roster and give the team hope for a stronger season next year.
The takeaway
The trade of Trae Young from the Hawks to the Wizards was a surprising move, but it ultimately made sense for the Hawks' long-term future. Young's debut with the Wizards is an important moment, as it marks the start of a new chapter for the star point guard and provides hope for the Wizards' future, even if they are out of playoff contention this season.
