Washington Wizards guard Trae Young faced his former team, the Atlanta Hawks, on November 4, 2026, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Young, who spent his first several NBA seasons with the Hawks, shared his emotions about the matchup in an interview with Yahoo Sports.
The game marked Young's first meeting with Atlanta since being traded to the Wizards. He described the experience as unique, noting the familiarity with many opponents and the atmosphere of playing against his old franchise.
Yahoo Sports reporter Rob Andrew Lo covered Young's reflections in an article published November 7, 2026.
