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What Trae Young’s trade to Washington means for the Spurs

The Hawks decided to pull the trigger on the first significant trade of 2026. Atlanta sent Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert, ending their relationship with Young after a tumultuous seven and a half seasons. The trade return is underwhelming for a player who’s been an All-Star four times, […]

Pelicans vs. Wizards Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, January 9, 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-31) are only 1-point favorites as they look to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (10-26) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Capital One Arena. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, MNMT, and WVUE. The matchup’s over/under is 240.5. Our computer predictions for Friday’s game will help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Pelicans vs. Wizards Pick the Wizards (...

Wizards vs. Pelicans preview: Washington hosts New Orleans on Friday

The Washington Wizards host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Let’s get to the preview. Game info When: Friday, Jan, 9 at 7 p.m. ET Where: Capital One Arena, Washington How to watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyshawn George (hip), Cam Whitmore (shoulder) annd Trae Young (just got traded to D.C.) are out. For the Pelicans, […]

Wizards announce celebration of John Wall’s career

The Washington Wizards on Thursday announced a celebration of John Wall’s legacy. Wall’s legacy will be celebrated on Jan. 29 during Washington’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Capital One Arena. The first 15,000 fans will receive John Wall bobbleheads. The contest will be broadcasted in Prime Video, where Wall serves as an NBA analyst. […]

The pros and cons of Trae Young coming to the Wizards

So, Trae Young is the newest member of the Washington Wizards. This piece started life as a column called “To Trae Trade, Or Not To Trae Trade” debating the pros and cons of going through with the trade, and then about 45 minutes after I finished writing it he was traded. Young was a distressed […]

Analysis: Grading the Wizards Trade for Trae Young

The Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers last night, which was immediately superseded in impact by news of the trade sending CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Trae Young. No draft picks were included in the deal. The transaction gives the Wizards someone widely considered a star. Young is […]

Why adding Trae Young makes sense for the Wizards

The Washington Wizards on Wednesday acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Young, 27, joins Washington as a four-time All-Star and four-time NBA assists leader who boasts averages of 19.3 points and 8.9 assists per game this season. The shifty point guard […]

The Wizards Podcast: Wizards acquire Trae Young

The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Our Greg Finberg broke down the trade, what it means for the Wizards and their young core, a possible extension for Young in Washington, and much more. Enjoy! You can watch on YouTube as well!

Corey Kispert Traded to Atlanta Hawks

Corey Kispert is at long last out of Washington, D.C., and moving to Atlanta in a blockbuster NBA trade. In the deal, four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young is granted his wish and allowed a new chapter with the Wizards. The Hawks also received CJ McCollum in the exchange. This trade was on the immediate horizon […]

Hawks Trade Trae Young to Wizards for CJ McCollum

The Atlanta Hawks have traded guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for former Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports: BREAKING: The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources tell ESPN. The trade ends Young’s stint as the face […]

Trae Young era over, guard traded to Wizards

After seven and a half seasons in Atlanta, Trae Young has bid farewell to the only city he has known home in his NBA career. Rumors had been accumulating for a while, but now a deal has finally been consummated between the Hawks and Wizards per Shams Charania of ESPN: Young, a four-time All-Star with […]

Sixers’ Big 3 shines as team gets right vs. depleted Wizards

No awards will be handed out for this win, but this week has showed why you still have to go out and earn it. The Sixers rebounded from the Nuggets loss with a 131-110 win over the Washington Wizards Wednesday night. Joel Embiid led Philadelphia for the second night in a row, going for 28 […]

Sixers-Wizards: Second Half Thread

Game Details When: Wednesday, January 7, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Radio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

Sixers-Wizards: First Half Thread

Game Details When: Wednesday, January 7, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: NBC Sports Philadelphia Radio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers

Report: Wizards are Trae Young’s ‘preferred’ destination

The Washington Wizards are Trae Young top preferred trade destination, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This comes two days after The Stein Line reported that Washington had emerged as a “legitimate trade candidate” for Young. ESPN reported Monday that Young and his representation are working with the Atlanta Hawks on a trade. Young, 27, is […]

Wizards Stave Off Magic Comeback, Earn 10th Win

Halfway through the third quarter, it looked like the Wizards would coast to a blowout win over the Orlando Magic. They were up 26, the Magic kept bricking shots, fouling, and throwing the ball away, and the Wizards were fast-breaking them into oblivion. Then Magic coach Jamahl Mosley benched his starters and the Orlando bench […]

Sixers need to get back on track against Wizards

Well, that was disappointing. After going on a fun three-game win streak to close out 2025 and begin the new year — picking up wins against the Grizzlies, third-place Knicks, and Cooper Flagg’s Mavs — the Sixers completely fumbled the game they should have won. On Monday, they somehow lost to a hospital Nuggets squad […]

Wizards at 76ers preview: Washington looks to keep it rolling in Philadelphia

The Washington Wizards will try to keep the good times rolling on the road on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Game info When: Wednesday, Jan, 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pa. How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, Lecorague Pass Injuries: For the Wizards, Kyshawn George (hip), Corey Kispert (rest), and […]