The Atlanta Hawks made the first major roster move of the NBA season last Wednesday – agreeing to a stunning trade to send All-Star point guard, Trae Young, to the Washington Wizards in return for a meager package of CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. No draft assets changed hands in the deal.

The emergence of young stars Jalen Johnson and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, in particular, served as catalysts for the trade.

In a recent interview, the Washington Wizards star Trae Young discussed the right time to leave the Atlanta Hawks.

The other Wizard that I see benefiting the most from Young’s presence is rookie guard Tre Johnson. Much can already be said about Johnson’s rookie campaign, as the 19-year-old has proven to be one of the best shooters in the NBA already, despite still finding his footing.

Trae Young was introduced to the home crowd with a video during the first quarter of Washington's game against New Orleans

The Washington Wizards may still look like the regular bottom-feeders of old to anyone who judges basketball solely by win-loss counts, but they're building som

Ja Morant’s trade value is reportedly lower than Trae Young’s shocking return, raising serious questions about Memphis’ leverage.