Life After Trae: How the Hawks Are Thriving Two Months After the Trade

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:15:00 -0500

Two months ago, the Atlanta Hawks made the kind of move that splits a fan base down the middle. They traded Trae Young — the franchise’s most recognizable player and its leading scorer for half a decade — to the Washington Wizards. The reaction was immediate and polarized. Some called it a necessary reset. Others called it a surrender.

By early March, the results are making the case for the front office.

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Life After Trae: How the Hawks Are Thriving Two Months After the Trade