Fansided · Mar 25
Trae Young’s role with the Wizards shouldn’t extend beyond next season
Mar 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) reacts after a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Wizards move to land Trae Young in a blockbuster trade ahead of the NBA trade deadline gave the team a savvy playmaking guard to fill a massive void in the backcourt.
Young's arrival gave the team a facilitator to fill the role in head coach Brian Keefe's system, a fit that the team believed would be vital in the development of young prospects like Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson in the team's future plans.