WASHINGTON — Point guard Trae Young is gearing up to take the court for his inaugural game with the Washington Wizards when they face off against the Utah Jazz on Thursday evening.
The basketball star signaled his readiness through social media, sharing an Instagram video of his workout session while wearing his new Wizards uniform, concluding the post with “3/5” — referencing Thursday’s date.
Speaking to reporters on Monday prior to Washington’s matchup against Houston, head coach Brian Keefe indicated that Young was progressing well toward being cleared for game action against Utah. Keefe noted that the point guard would face playing time limitations of approximately 17 to 20 minutes, with most of his court time coming during the opening half.
Before joining Washington, Young appeared in 10 contests for the Atlanta Hawks during the current season, putting up 19.3 points per game while dishing out 8.9 assists on average. His season was cut short due to injuries affecting his knee and quadriceps. Washington obtained Young through a January trade deal that sent CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert to Atlanta.
