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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 9 MIN

Hard Pass on Trae: Why This Move Would Hurt the Wizards

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After Trae Young reportedly listed the Wizards as his top trade destination, Nick Ashooh explains why he believes a deal for the Hawks star would actually set the franchise back. Nick breaks down the timing, the cost, and why adding a ball-dominant star like Trae doesn’t align with where the Wizards are in their rebuild, arguing patience and long-term vision matter more than splashy names right now.

After Trae Young reportedly listed the Wizards as his top trade destination, Nick Ashooh explains why he believes a deal for the Hawks star would actually set the franchise back. Nick breaks down the timing, the cost, and why adding a ball-dominant star like Trae doesn’t align with where the Wizards are in their rebuild, arguing patience and long-term vision matter more than splashy names right now.

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