Washington Wizards guard Trae Young made his return to State Farm Arena on Friday night, facing his former team, the Atlanta Hawks, for the first time since being traded. Young, who spent the first eight seasons of his career with Atlanta, described the experience as "different" after the game.
The matchup marked Young's first appearance in Atlanta as an opposing player. The 2026 trade that sent him to Washington ended a tenure that included three All-Star selections and a run to the Eastern Conference finals in 2021.
Associated Press reporter Bill Trocchi covered the game on November 7, 2026.
