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Phoenix will again be without Jalen Green as he continues to heal a hamstring strain (more on him below) while Jamaree Bouyea (concussion) is also out. Jordan Goodwin is still dealing with a jaw sprain but is good to go.
New Wizards star Trae Young receives excitement from CJ McCollum and Bijan Robinson when unveiling his new jersey.
Trae Young was introduced to the home crowd with a video during the first quarter of Washington's game against New Orleans
The Toronto Raptors and the rest of the league are watching as four-time All-Star point guard Trae Young is moving from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wiza
Trae Young's time as an Atlanta Hawk has officially come to an end. On Wednesday, the four-time All-Star was traded from the only NBA team he's ever known to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Washington is in the midst of a major rebuild and needs star power, and the four-time All-Star might just fit the bill. The revamped Hawks are looking better with Jalen Johnson as the front man.
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.
Young is still dealing with a right quadriceps contusion and is without a timetable for a return. The star point guard should be considered doubtful to make his Wizards debut against the Clippers on Wednesday. In the meantime, Bub Carrington, Malaki Branham and AJ Johnson are candidates for increased playing time.
DruStar: “Just like the marketplace for Trae Young had dried up to the point where you could acquire him for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. I don't think the market for Ja Morant is anything beyond like matching salary and maybe some filler.” - @SIChrisMannix
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