Trae Young posted his first statement Friday days after the Atlanta Hawks traded him to the Washington Wizards. “Never thought I’d be typing this... the last few years weren’t how I wanted them to be,” Young wrote to begin his statement. Young spent his whole NBA career with Atlanta and as the face as the franchise since he was drafted in 2018.

The Atlanta Hawks according to ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday have agreed to trade Trae Young to the Washington Wizards.

In a recent interview, Paul Pierce sharply criticized the "mid-tier franchise" Atlanta Hawks regarding the Trae Young trade return.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryan Toporek covers the NBA for Forbes Sports. DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots over Caris LeVert #3 and Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks ...

Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder touted the positive energy of guard Trae Young after being traded to the Washington Wizards.

The Hawks play tonight against the 8-30 New Orleans Pelicans, a team that has the worst record in the Western Conference. Despite going up against a favorable matchup, the Hawks will need Dyson Daniels to show out in front of his former team if they want to win.

After getting swept in the season series with the Toronto Raptors, the Hawks could use a get-right win tonight. Tonight is as good of an opportunity as any to g