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Trae Young reveals why he wanted to be traded to Wizards | Sporting News Players don't typically want to be traded to Washington.

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LIVE: Wizards vs. Pelicans Postgame Interviews 1/9/2026

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Wizards' Trae Young gets real about his role as a mentor to younger players on his new team The new Washington Wizards star Trae Young spoke about how he felt taking on a mentor role for the young players within the franchise during...

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Trae Young has a fresh start in Washington. His 1st order of business is getting healthy Trae Young on trade to Wizards: 'For me, D.C. is overlooked. I just feel like I'm going to be able to come into an opportunity to be myself....

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James Borrego on road win, Pels rookies | Pelicans-Wizards Postgame Interview 1/9/26

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Derik Queen on triple-double in homecoming win | Pelicans-Wizards Postgame Interview 1/9/26

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James Borrego postgame locker room speech after win vs. Washington Wizards #pelicans #nba #shorts

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Anthony Gill - Sticks in rotation Friday Gill accumulated no counting stats across three minutes during Friday's 128-107 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Gill remained in the rotation, albeit for just three minutes. Coming off a 20-minute game in a loss to Philadelphia, Gill reverted back to a depth role. While there is a chance he sees consistent minutes at some point down the stretch this season, for now, he holds no fantasy value whatsoever.

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Kyshawn George - Drops 15 points in return George racked up 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 128-107 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact George returned from a seven-game absence as a result of a hip injury, turning in a serviceable performance despite some foul trouble. While the acquisition of Trae Young (quad) could have an impact on George's overall value, it is clear that he is going to be a key piece of Washington's future. He remains a clear must-roster player across all formats.

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Khris Middleton - Mom-factor in loss Middleton finished Friday's 128-107 loss to the Pelicans with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes.

Impact Middleton continues to be used sparingly despite his starting role, having now logged no more than 23 minutes in his past nine games. Couple that with the fact that he is typically rested whenever the team has a back-to-back set, and we have ourselves a streaming consideration, and nothing more. If and when he is traded, Middleton's role could change, although given his limitations, that feels unlikely.

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Trey Murphy III Highlights vs. Washington Wizards 1/9/26

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Jeremiah Fears Highlights vs. Washington Wizards 1/9/26

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Zion Williamson Highlights vs. Washington Wizards 1/9/26

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Derik Queen Triple Double Highlights vs. Washington Wizards 1/9/26

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Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans | 01.09.26

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Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen Were BALLING vs Wizards | January 9, 2025

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Derik Queen on-court postgame interview | Pelicans vs. Wizards 1/9/26

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Pelicans' win over the Wizards proves why the trade deadline plan is a disaster The New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing skid, but this win proves why the front office's deadline plans are horrific.

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Murphy scores 35, Queen has triple-double as Pelicans snap 9-game skid with 128-107 win over Wizards

Trey Murphy III scored 35 points, Zion Williamson added 31 and Derik Queen had a triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak with a 128-107 rout o...

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Trae Young has a fresh start in Washington. His first order of business is getting healthy

Trae Young was introduced to the home crowd with a video during the first quarter of Washington's game against New Orleans

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Trae Young Explains Why He Targeted Wizards, Washington, D.C. As Trade Destination Young desired a trade to the Wizards, who have missed the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons.

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Justin Champagnie - Joining second unit Friday Champagnie is not starting in Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Kyshawn George (hip) is returning to action Friday, which is the likely cause for Champagnie falling into the second unit. Champagnie has averaged 11.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 23.9 minutes per tilt across his last eight games off the bench.

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Bub Carrington - Retreating back to bench Carrington is coming off the bench in Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact The Wizards are moving the guard back to the second unit after Carrington started Wednesday's 131-110 loss to the 76ers. Carrington has averaged 10.4 points, 4.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.3 three-pointers in 23.7 minutes per contest across his last eight games off the bench.

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Will Riley - Recalled from G League The Wizards recalled Riley from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Friday.

Impact Riley joined Capital City for its last two wins over the Motor City Cruise on Wednesday and Friday, though he'll rejoin the Wizards for Friday's game against the Pelicans. Over his last five appearances with the parent club, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per tilt.

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Pelicans shootaround in DC for Wizards game #nba #shorts

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Murphy scores 35, Queen has triple-double as Pelicans snap 9-game skid with 128-107 win over Wizards

Trae Young has a fresh start in Washington. His first order of business is getting healthy