Wizards' Trae Young returns to Atlanta vs. Hawks and says the experience was 'different'

Trae Young made his return to Atlanta on Friday night, November 7, 2026, playing for the Washington Wizards against his former team, the Hawks. Young was introduced last in the starting lineup and shared a pregame embrace with Hawks coach Quin Snyder before the game began. Young described the experience of facing his former franchise as 'different,' marking a significant emotional moment in his NBA career.