Trae Young was traded to the Wizards for a measly package. So, what trades would have made more sense for the Hawks?

Trae Young still has a looming contract decision coming up with the Washington Wizards. What are the early thoughts?

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The Trae Young era in Atlanta is officially over. The former No. 5 overall pick is on the move, headed to Washington to join the Wizards after almost eight years with the Hawks. In exchange, the Hawks will bring in the expiring contract of CJ McCollum alongside sharpshooter Corey Kispert.

Despite making four All-Star teams, leading the league in assists per game in 2024-25 and averaging 26.4 points and 10.2 assists over the last seven seasons, Young was just traded for a 34-year-old CJ McCollum on an expiring contract and soon-to-be-27-year-old three-point specialist Corey Kispert.

At one point just weeks ago, the Washington Wizards defined the NBA's lowest common denominator. At 3-20 with a roster bogged down by highly paid veteran weapon

When the New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Hawks on Wednesday night, four-time All-Star guard Trae Young was sitting in street clothes on Atlanta's bench. When the Pelicans face Washington on Friday night,