Trae Young Reacts to Hawks-Wizards Trade, 'Never Thought I'd Be Typing This...'
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Key Points:
- Trae Young reacted to his trade from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, expressing gratitude for his time in Atlanta and optimism for the future.
- Young spent eight seasons with the Hawks, earning four All-Star selections and averaging 25.2 points and 9.8 assists per game over 493 regular-season contests.
- During his tenure, Young helped lead the Hawks to three consecutive playoff appearances from 2021 to 2023, including a memorable run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021.
- The Hawks struggled in the 2025-26 season, holding an 18-21 record and ninth place in the Eastern Conference, while Young was limited to 10 games due to a quad injury before the
