Trae Young will make his Washington Wizards debut against the Utah Jazz on Thursday, March 5, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks in January. Young hasn’t played since December because of a sprained right knee and bruised quadriceps.
Young is making $45.9 million this season. The Oklahoma product can become an unrestricted free agent next offseason by declining his 2026-27 player option worth $48.9 million.
Young and the Wizards are open to getting an extension done this offseason, sources told DallasHoopsJournal senior reporter Grant Afseth. The Wizards have interest in a three-year framework, with compensation potentially in the $120 million range. There is an openness on both sides to explore a longer-term partnership after Young’s representation worked with the Wizards’ front office to land him at a preferred destination.
The 27-year-old Young is averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists per game this season. The Hawks were only 2-8 with him in the lineup.
Young holds career averages of 25.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game. He’s a four-time All-Star.
Washington acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks after trading for Trae Young. Davis is out with ligament damage in his left hand. He may not play again this season.
Davis is making $54.1 million this season. He’s eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension in August. The future Hall of Famer is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocks per game. He’s appeared in just 20 games.
A 10-time All-Star, Davis won the 2020 NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Wizards are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are better suited to lose, as they must finish within the top eight of the 2026 NBA Draft order to retain their first-round pick.
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