However, because the other teams added pieces and improved, they were left behind. When they decided they were going to join the arms race, they upgraded with another small guard in Dejounte Murray, who, like Trae Young, was also a ball-dominant guard and the two never clicked.

Trae Young is saying farewell to Atlanta Hawks fans in a heartfelt Instagram post set to Boyz II Men's "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye.""Never thought I'd be typing this," Young wrote, reflecting on a Hawks run that spanned more than seven seasons and was filled with both historic highs and lingering frustration.

Former Hawks star Trae Young will have an opportunity to help a young and rebuilding Wizards squad as one of their lead veterans.

Former L.A. Clippers guard Austin Rivers agrees with Pierce that the Hawks should have gotten a draft pick from Trae. He said that McCollum and Kispert are a decent return. However, given Young's stature, they should have gotten at least one draft pick

Washington is in the midst of a major rebuild and needs star power, and the four-time All-Star might just fit the bill. The revamped Hawks are looking better with Jalen Johnson as the front man.

After nearly eight full seasons as the face of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, Trae Young has been traded. During the Hawks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the Trae Young deal and what comes next for the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks.