Trae Young's comment follows Hawks' trade of Zaccharie Risacher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Trae Young responded to the Atlanta Hawks' recent trade of Zaccharie Risacher, echoing his sentiments on social media. The Hawks traded Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks, part of a three-team deal, six months after dealing Young to the Washington Wizards. Both players were significant figures in the Hawks' roster. Risacher thanked the Hawks in an emotional farewell letter, while Young appeared to comment on the team's decision with a six-word response. The moves reflect a shift in the team's direction and have sparked discussions about their implications for the upcoming season.
- •Zaccharie Risacher traded to the Dallas Mavericks
- •Trae Young previously traded to Washington Wizards
- •Risacher expressed gratitude to the Hawks in a farewell letter
- •Young commented on Risacher's move with a social media post
- •The trades signal a change in the Hawks' roster strategy
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Trae Young Fires 6-Word Shot at Hawks After Ex-Team Gives Up on 2024 No. 1 Pick Zaccharie Risacher
"The Atlanta Hawks traded Trae Young and Zaccharie Risacher, two of the biggest names on their roster heading into the 2025-26 season, roughly six months apart. Atlanta basically dumped the four-time All-Star on the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum’s expiring contract and Corey Kispert.
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