Trae Young

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:29 a.m. · 8 stories

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   Washington Wizards offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview

   After years of irrelevance, Washington appears ready to hit the gas pedal. But in a competitive East, what is the ceiling for Dybantsa and the new-look Wizards?

   ESPN · Sep 1, 5:42 a.m. · Open story

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   NBA Summer Forecast 2026-27: Which teams will surprise or disappoint, plus biggest questions

   Our expert panel predicts which teams will surprise and disappoint this season -- and answers nine other questions, including the next star to request a trade.

   ESPN · Aug 27, 8:09 a.m. · Open story

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   2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions

   We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including DeMar DeRozan signing with the Nuggets.

   ESPN · Aug 26, 5:22 p.m. · Open story

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   How Dybantsa, Young and Davis have the Wizards thinking playoffs

   Will the trio be the difference that takes Washington from last place in the East to a competitive contender?

   ESPN · Jul 16, 9:14 a.m. · Open story

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   Will Trae Young keep his nickname?

   When asked if he's keeping his signature nickname, Trae Young doesn't specifically say yes.

   ESPN · Jul 10, 3:28 p.m. · Open story

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   Trae Young 'excited' about getting to play with new-look Wizards

   Trae Young could not contain his excitement about being with his new-look Wizards team long term at his news conference to announce his re-signing.

   ESPN · Jul 10, 3:28 p.m. · Open story

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   NBA comparisons, recruiting buzz for the best 2027 basketball prospects

   These top 2027 recruits bring to mind current NBA stars. Plus, which college programs are they considering?

   ESPN · Jul 6, 5:47 a.m. · Open story

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   Trae Young welcomes AJ Dybantsa to Washington D.C., hints at jersey number

   The Washington star welcomed the No. 1 pick to the nation's capital and appeared to tease a future conversation about jersey numbers.

   ESPN · Jun 23, 6:50 p.m. · Open story

• Anthony DavisWAS
• Nikola JokicDEN
• Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC
• Giannis AntetokounmpoMIA
• Luka DoncicLAL
• Jayson TatumBOS
• Anthony EdwardsMIN
• Victor WembanyamaSAS