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Trae Young leaves Atlanta after seven seasons, traded for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, creating $46 million in salary-cap space for the Hawks, sources said.
- On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks completed a trade sending Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert after nearly eight seasons.
- Trae Young pushed for the move through talks between his agents and Onsi Saleh, Atlanta general manager, citing injuries, setbacks, and $95 million remaining on his deal.
- Averaging 25.18 points, 3.45 rebounds and 9.81 assists per game, Trae Young departs as a four-time All-Star and franchise leader with 1,295 3-pointers and 4,837 assists.
- The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young, creating $46 million in salary-cap flexibility by sending CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, and will evaluate Young's health with no immediate extension talks.
- With Young gone, the Hawks hold more than $70 million in expiring contracts, letting them build around Jalen Johnson and younger players or pursue two first-round picks.
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