The four-time All-Star takes the floor for the first time in a Wizards uniform against the Jazz, marking the beginning of Washington's bet that star acquisition beats patient tanking.
Washington traded for Trae Young and Anthony Davis this season. Neither has played a game. And that might be the whole point.
The Trae Young trade broke the ice, but the rest of the market remains frozen. With stars available and contenders hesitant, the February 5 deadline could be historic for all the wrong reasons.
The Wizards acquired Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in a trade that reshapes two franchises. Here's what it means for both teams going forward.
