All-Star Guard to Return to Action

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trae Young appears set to make his first appearance for the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

Young made an Instagram post of himself working out in Wizards gear and ended it with “3/5.” The Wizards are set to host Utah that night.

Minutes Restriction Expected

Asked later Monday about the plan before Washington hosted Houston, coach Brian Keefe said the point guard was trending toward being ready to play against the Jazz. He said Young would likely be restricted to about 17 to 20 minutes, mostly in the first half.

“He’s trending in that direction,” Wizards coach Brian Keefe said before the team’s game Monday against the Houston Rockets. “Obviously, we have a couple of days here of practice, but he’s done some 5-on-5 stuff with our group. But, yeah, he’s trending for Thursday. The expectations for him to start with (are) he’ll be on a (minutes) restriction, 17 to 20 minutes. He’s only played 10 games this year.”

Brian Keefe, Washington Wizards Coach

Young’s Season and Acquisition

The four-time All-Star played in 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks this season, averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists before being sidelined by knee and quadriceps injuries.

The Wizards acquired him for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert in January.

Additional Context

Young intends to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday when the team hosts the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena.

The Wizards remain well outside of the play-in picture, at 16-43 and 13th in the Eastern Conference.

FAQ

When will Trae Young make his Wizards debut?

Trae Young is expected to make his Wizards debut on Thursday, March 5th, against the Utah Jazz.

How many minutes will Trae Young play in his debut?

Coach Brian Keefe anticipates a minutes restriction of 17 to 20 minutes, primarily in the first half.

What was the trade that brought Trae Young to the Wizards?

The Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.