Overview
- Multiple outlets report no draft-pick compensation was included in the trade.
- Young, limited to roughly 10 games this season by MCL and quad injuries, will have his health evaluated in Washington with no immediate extension talks expected, per reports.
- Atlanta acquires McCollum’s expiring ~$30.6–$30.7 million contract and Kispert’s multi-year shooting, opening near-term cap options around a younger core.
- Reports have linked the Hawks’ new flexibility to potential pursuit of a large salary before the Feb. 5 deadline, while Young reunites with Wizards executive Travis Schlenk, who originally drafted him.
- Reaction focused on the light return for a four-time All-Star, and Young revealed he will wear No. 3 with the Wizards.