After eight years in Hawks color, Trae Young is on the move. The four-time All-Star and Hawks standout was dealt to the Wizards on Wednesday, spelling an end to a highlight-filled tenure with the Peach State's most venerable basketball institution.
Things soured across Young's final few years in Atlanta, with a poor run of health and trade rumors effectively condemning him to the bench for most of the season. Young will be hoping for a fresh start in the District, who have enjoyed a renaissance as of late, downing seven of its last 12 foes.
Young is just what Brian Keefe's side was looking for; a gifted ball-handler and creator who should amplify the supporting cast's offensive capabilities. The other side of the floor figures to be an adventure for Young, who as struggled with keeping up with his assignments in the past.
Young isn't too far removed from his pomp, when he led the Hawks to a shock Eastern conference final appearance. His stock has taken a hit, with some believing Atlanta would be better off without hi.
So, just what does the Hawks' record look like without Young in the squad? Here's what you need to know.
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Trae Young trade details
- Wizards receive: PG Trae Young
- Hawks receive: SG CJ McCollum, SF Corey Kispert
Young is headed to the nation's capital, where he'll share the floor with a host of young talents, including Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson. In return, Atlanta will receive a pair of rotational pieces in C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert,
Trae Young career stats
| Season | Team | Games | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | FG% | 3pt% |
| 2025-26 | Hawks | 10 | 19.3 | 1.5 | 8.9 | 1.0 | 41.5% | 30.5% |
| 2024-25 | Hawks | 76 | 24.2 | 3.1 | 11.6 | 1.2 | 41.1% | 34.0% |
| 2023-24 | Hawks | 54 | 25.7 | 2.8 | 10.8 | 1.3 | 43.0% | 37.3% |
| 2022-23 | Hawks | 73 | 26.2 | 3.0 | 10.2 | 1.1 | 42.9% | 33.5% |
| 2021-22 | Hawks | 76 | 28.4 | 3.7 | 9.7 | 0.9 | 46.0% | 38.2% |
| 2020-21 | Hawks | 63 | 25.3 | 3.9 | 9.4 | 0.8 | 43.8% | 34.3% |
| 2019-20 | Hawks | 60 | 29.6 | 4.2 | 9.3 | 1.1 | 43.7% | 36.1% |
| 2018-19 | Hawks | 81 | 19.1 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 0.9 | 41.8% | 32.4% |
| Total | — | 493 | 25.2 | 3.5 | 9.8 | 1.0 | 43.2% | 35.1% |
Trae Young record with Hawks
Atlanta is 221-272 when Young plays, good for a win rate of.449. With Young on the roster, the Hawks have qualified for the playoffs three times — in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
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Hawks record without Trae Young
The Hawks are 46-48 without Trae Young, good for a winning percentage of.489. While far from inspiring, Atlanta's record is better without Young than it is with him, with the caveat being that this is across a far smaller sample size.
There are various reasons why the Hawks have found more success without Young than with him. Young's recent absences have coincided with the continued growth of Atlanta wing Jalen Johnson, who could land his first All-Star appearance in 2026. Johnson spearheads an impressive cast of characters making waves within Quin Snyder's setup — Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu have all earned rave reviews for their displays this season.
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Meanwhile, Young has been felled by injuries as of late. Those nagging ailments haven't just robbed him of game time. They've also limited his effectiveness when he does see the floor. Young has never been the strongest defender. But the 129.2 defensive rating the Hawks sport across Young's 263 minutes of game time are far worse than he has recorded at any other point in his career.
As a diminutive guard with questionable perimeter defense, Young is always going to have his detractors. His strength lies in his shot-making and play-making, both of which rank among the NBA's best. Are the Hawks really better without Young? The stats indicate yes, although his skillset might prove more useful for a side that can accommodate his defensive foibles.
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