Overview
- The Wizards completed a deal to acquire Young from the Hawks for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, introducing the four-time All-Star in D.C. on Friday.
- Young said he targeted Washington because he views it as an overlooked big market, cited longstanding ties to the front office, and emphasized leading a developing core.
- He is under a five-year, $215.1 million contract with a $49 million player option for 2026–27 and told Andscape he is open to an extension but not committing yet.
- General manager Will Dawkins said the team has not begun extension talks and will not rush Young back as he recovers from a right MCL sprain and quadriceps contusion.
- Reporters, including ESPN's Brian Windhorst, have suggested Young may play limited minutes this season as Washington weighs protecting its top-eight–protected 2026 pick tied to a Suns swap right.