Trae Young to Make Wizards Debut Against Jazz

Casey Halston

Published: March 2, 2026 9:56 PM ET

Trae Young to Make Wizards Debut Against Jazz

Trae Young is preparing to make his debut with the Washington Wizards on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. The point guard announced this exciting news on Instagram. Young’s return comes after a challenging recovery from injuries sustained during the season.

Injury and Recovery

The 27-year-old Young has faced ongoing leg issues this season, missing most of the games. He last played on December 27 as a member of the Atlanta Hawks. During his limited appearances, he averaged 19.1 points and 8.9 assists per game. These statistics represent his lowest performance since his rookie season in 2018-19.

Trade to the Wizards

Young was traded to the Wizards on January 9. The deal sent CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Hawks in exchange. This move followed extensive trade discussions surrounding Young’s future.

Coaching Insights

Wizards head coach Brian Keefe provided updates on Young’s playing time. He stated that Young would have a minutes restriction of 17-20 minutes during his debut against the Jazz.

The Team Situation

Currently, the Wizards are struggling in the Eastern Conference, positioned at 13th with a record of 16-43. They have lost four consecutive games leading into Monday’s match.

Additional Acquisitions

In a separate trade deadline move, the Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks. Davis, 32, has also been sidelined, having last played on January 8 due to ligament damage in his hand.