NBA News: Wizards’ Trae Young ejected from game

Trae Young was traded to the Washington Wizards in January and has yet to appear on the floor for the team in any capacity as he deals with injuries.

On Monday night he showed up at the box office.

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The four-time All-Star was ejected from the team’s 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets after he left the bench to complain to an official. The decision came as the referees settled a tense confrontation between Houston’s Tari Eason and Washington’s Jamir Watkins. Eason was also ejected.

“Don’t expect me to get kicked out too many more times DC,” Young wrote on X, “but I sure bring that energy and competitiveness when I’m back for my brothers!”

Young’s Wizards debut could come as soon as later this week.

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young, center, watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Asked about Young’s status, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said the star guard was on track to be ready to play against the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Young posted on Instagram his target date of “3/5” – suggesting his return was imminent.

Young has been dealing with knee and quadriceps injuries since the start of the season. He played in 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists per game.

He was traded on January 9th for Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum. Atlanta also received a trade exception in the deal.

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) meets with the media during his first return to play the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026. (Dale Zanine/Imagn Images)

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Young proved to be a prolific scorer since making his NBA debut in the 2018-19 season. He is averaging 25.2 points and 9.8 assists in his career.

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