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Trae Young says he “knew it was time” to leave Hawks after new GM hire

The four-time All-Star discussed being traded to Washington and why he left Atlanta during an interview with Michael Porter Jr.

Published Sep 23, 2026, 11:19 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Washington Wizards star Trae Young has publicly addressed his departure from the Atlanta Hawks eight months after he was traded to Washington in January.