Trae Young trade
Definition
A major NBA trade executed on January 9, 2026, in which the Atlanta Hawks sent four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guards CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
The deal, which sparked widespread debate, saw Atlanta offload Young's massive contract while acquiring veteran scoring from McCollum and sharpshooter Kispert, often derided by critics as a 'bag of chips' return.
Examples
The Trae Young trade had Hawks fans trading their jerseys for Wizards gear overnight, or at least that's what the resale market wishes.
After the Trae Young trade, Atlanta's offense went from fireworks to a flickering candle, proving you can't spell 'rebuild' without 'trade'.
Critics called the Trae Young trade a steal for Washington, like getting a Ferrari for a couple of reliable Hondas.
The Trae Young trade rumors were spicier than hot wings, but the reality left Hawks supporters with indigestion.