Trae Young
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Point guard for the Atlanta Hawks who was a subject of trade discussions during the NBA trade deadline. He was traded to the Washington Wizards as part of an aggressive roster-building strategy that paired him with established veterans. Podcasters analyzed his trade value, the Hawks' strategic decisions around his roster placement, and his role in the Wizards' competitive positioning.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Apr 8, 2026
Bulls Finally Moving In Right Direction + Playoff Seeding Battles You Need To Watch
“Hawks' star player; team in fifth seed position with potential to move up or down in seeding”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Jayson Tatum’s RETURN to Celtics, Spurs HOTTEST team in NBA
“Atlanta Hawks guard playing limited minutes while recovering, still impacting team efficiency”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague on if Knicks are FOOL'S GOLD in east, Thunder win, Hornets BEAT Celtics
“Hawks guard returning from injury, compared to Darius Acuff in college basketball discussion”
Nightcap · Mar 4, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 2: CALLING OUT Zion's for his DISAPPOINTING career in New Orleans, RUSTY Giannis return doesn't matter! First Round EXIT!
“Washington Wizards point guard ejected before debut; traded to Wizards in offseason move”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 3, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Jamal Murray GOING OFF in Nuggets win, Clippers & Rockets dominate
“Atlanta Hawks point guard ejected before debut game for running onto court”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 25, 2026
Club Shay Shay - Iman Shumpert Part 2
“Analyzed his trade value and why Hawks didn't extend him; compared to Jalen Johnson emergence”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 2 – Chris Mannix, Who Cares about the NBA All-Star Game?
“Atlanta Hawks player benched with quad strain, cited as example of strategic tanking”
The Sports Junkies · Feb 12, 2026
H1: Deer Population, Open Line Thursday, Sports Page
“NBA player; discussed as part of Wizards roster building alongside potential LeBron acquisition.”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 2 - The NBA's Tanking Problem, Jason Garrett
“Atlanta Hawks point guard benched by Washington Wizards despite being traded for; example of NBA tanking”
Pardon My Take · Feb 11, 2026
NBA Preview With Ryen Russillo, Hank Is Back From San Francisco And Super Bowl Clean Up + Guys On Chicks
“Wizards point guard whose ball-dominant style may conflict with team's young player development”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 6, 2026
Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
“Traded from Hawks to Wizards; paired with Anthony Davis in aggressive veteran acquisition strategy”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 10, 2026
A Hawks Power Play, Plus a Round 1 Playoff Mega-Preview With Joe House and Billy Gil
“NBA player traded to Washington Wizards; discussed for injury history and three-point shooting decline”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Jan 9, 2026
Miami Beats Ole Miss, a Trae Young Victory Lap, Plus Ryan Fitzpatrick & Fred Warner Preview NFL Wild Card Weekend
“NBA player traded to Washington Wizards; subject of extended criticism regarding shot selection and team fit”
PTI · Jan 8, 2026
CFP Preview + NFL HC Carousel
“NBA guard traded to Washington Wizards; positioned as temporary audition move before future trades”
The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 8, 2026
The End of the Trae Young Era in Atlanta. Plus, All-Star Predictions!
“Atlanta Hawks point guard traded to Washington Wizards; central focus of trade analysis and discussion”
The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 5, 2026
Concern for the Thunder? Plus, Eastern Conference Power Rankings!
“Atlanta Hawks star whose defensive limitations and recent performance have limited team's playoff ceiling”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 29, 2025
The Hawks Have Reached Their Limit With Trae Young, and the End of the Warriors
“Atlanta Hawks point guard whose defensive limitations and fit issues are central to Hawks' mediocrity discussion”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 1, 2025
Eastern Conference Roundup and Trade Preview With Mo Dakhil
“Atlanta Hawks point guard whose absence has led to improved team performance and spacing”