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.

Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh explained why he thought the Trae Young trade was the right move for everybody.

The Hawks acquired Corey Kispert from the Wizards as part of the Trae Young trade, and this is their plan for him.

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

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

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.