The Knicks should be looking to capitalize on the increased value of the Wizards' draft pick as soon as possible following Washington's Trae Young trade.

The Washington Wizards don’t expect to play new guard Trae Young much in the 2025-26 season and hope to see him start in the 2026-27 season, according to Joshua Robbins of The Athletic. The decision to do this makes sense,

Wizards' Trae Young ironically played the first and last games of his Hawks career against the Knicks originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Trae Young's tenure with the Atlanta Hawks is over.

NBA legend Isiah Thomas believes Trae Young has the potential to turn Washington into a market equivalent to Los Angeles or New York.

The Wizards could've held out for a better deal, but they still acquired four-time All-Star Trae Young without giving up anything significant.

To help manage Robinson's playing load, The Athletic's James L. Edwards III listed Washington Wizards center Marvin Bagley III as a possible trade candidate for the Knicks.

Now, with Trae Young officially off the trade market following a Wednesday deal that sent the Atlanta Hawks star to the Washington Wizards, the rumor mill is likely to shift back to Milwaukee Bucks legend Antetokounmpo.

The Wizards don't need to absorb Trae Young's massive salary unless they can strike the perfect deal with the Hawks.

Knicks fans might not like the idea of having to root for Young, but the 2026 NBA Draft class is one of the deepest we have had in recent years, so it would pay off to get a lottery pick in exchange for rooting for Young to have some success in Washington.

With just under a month until the NBA trade deadline, the New York Knicks front office has a lot to evaluate when it comes to their roster. Operating as a hard-