Trae Young Pushing For Washington Wizards Trade

Trae Young's "top preferred trade destination" is the Washington Wizards, per ESPN, and his agents "continue to have conversations with the Hawks about a resolution toward a trade out" as Atlanta explores deals. Reports say the Hawks are interested in Corey Kispert and could receive CJ McCollum in return. The Wizards sit 14th at 10-25 and have young pieces like Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson, while Young has played just 10 games this season and shown uneven efficiency and fit. Merlin sees the board realigning. Atlanta looks ready to reshape around Jalen Johnson and youth, and Washington would gain a clear offensive focus. Young’s health and shooting questions make the move risky, but if Kispert and McCollum are packaged, both sides could get what they need.