Overview
- Reports from AP and other outlets say Atlanta and Washington have an agreement that sends Young to the Wizards and brings McCollum and Kispert to the Hawks.
- Washington held out McCollum and Kispert in Philadelphia, and Young did not play for Atlanta as the teams processed the deal.
- Marc Stein reported the sides were close and ESPN said the trade was in motion before AP detailed the terms through an anonymous source.
- Young departs after seven and a half seasons in Atlanta, where he became a multiple-time All-Star and a league leader in assists.
- Team performance data cited in coverage note the Hawks have fared better without Young this season, while the Wizards sit 10-26 and seek a lead guard.