Washington Wizards newcomer Trae Young found himself thrown out of a game before he’s even suited up for his first contest with the team.
The point guard, who is scheduled to take the court Thursday evening when Washington faces Utah, received an ejection during Tuesday’s 123-118 defeat to Houston after leaving the bench area.
Young, a four-time All-Star who joined Washington from Atlanta through a trade completed in early January, walked onto the playing surface during the third quarter to argue what he felt was a missed foul call involving Houston’s Tari Eason. Officials responded by giving Young a technical foul and tossing him from the game.
Eason also received an ejection from the contest.
The veteran guard has been dealing with MCL and quadriceps injuries that date back to before his trade to Washington. His most recent game action came on December 27, when he contributed nine points and 10 assists during Atlanta’s 128-125 defeat to New York.
Throughout his career, Young averages 25.2 points per contest along with 9.8 assists per game. Earlier Tuesday, he used social media to announce his intention to return to action Thursday night.
