Wizards star Trae Young leaves game with Warriors early with quad injury

Young collided with Warriors guard Will Richard and immediately started limping before being ruled out.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:05am

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Washington Wizards star Trae Young left their matchup with the Golden State Warriors early on Monday night due to a leg injury. Young collided with Warriors guard Will Richard while trying to get through a screen midway through the third quarter and was called for an offensive foul. Young immediately started limping and was taken out of the game, going back to the locker room and not returning. The Wizards ruled Young out with a right quad contusion, though further details on the injury are not yet known.

Why it matters

Trae Young is a key player for the Wizards, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Any significant injury to Young could be a major blow to the team's postseason hopes.

The details

Young finished the night with a team-high 21 points after going 7-of-10 from the field, along with 5 assists and 2 rebounds. Monday night was just Young's fourth game with the Wizards after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks ahead of the deadline.

  • The injury occurred midway through the third quarter of Monday night's game against the Warriors.
  • Young did not return to the game after going back to the locker room.

The players

Trae Young

A star player for the Washington Wizards who was recently traded from the Atlanta Hawks.

Will Richard

A guard for the Golden State Warriors who was involved in the collision with Trae Young.

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What’s next

Further details on the severity of Trae Young's quad injury are expected to be released in the coming days.

The takeaway

Trae Young's injury is a concerning development for the Wizards, who will need to monitor his status closely as they push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.