Unbelievable Scenes As Trae Young Gets Ejected Without Playing A Single Minute During Wizards vs Rockets NBA Match; Video

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young made an unprecedented and headline-grabbing exit on Monday night when he was ejected from a game before ever playing a minute in a Wizards uniform. The incident occurred during Washington’s 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets, when a bench incident in the fourth quarter prompted Young, who was not in uniform due to injury, to step onto the court and voice his frustrations to an official. That alone was enough to earn him an immediate ejection, even though he has yet to make his official Wizards debut.

Young has been sidelined since late December with right leg injuries but had announced earlier Monday that he planned to make his long-awaited Wizards debut on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Instead, his first act as a Wizard in a game setting was being sent to the locker room before tip-off. Not one to let the moment pass without humor, Young later joked on social media that fans shouldn’t expect him to be ejected “too many more times,” while affirming he’ll bring energy and competitiveness when he finally suits up.

The odd ejection also saw Rockets forward Tari Eason tossed from the game after a scuffle with Wizards rookie Jamir Watkins, making it a night of emotional swings on the court. With the Wizards in a rebuilding phase and Young eager to finally take the floor for his new team, the episode adds an unusual prelude to what fans hope will be a strong debut later this week.

Shocking NBA Moment! Trae Young Leaves Atlanta Hawks' Bench Mid-Game After Blockbuster Trade To Washington Wizards; VIDEO

In an extraordinary NBA moment, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young exited the bench mid‑game after being traded to the Washington Wizards, marking the end of his nearly eight‑season career in Atlanta.

Young, a four‑time All‑Star and franchise cornerstone, learned of the trade while the Hawks were playing and eventually walked off the court, exchanging goodbyes with teammates and fans before heading to the locker room. He had been seated in formal clothes at the Hawks’ game, signaling that the deal was imminent.

The blockbuster trade sends Young to the Wizards in exchange for veterans CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, a move aimed at giving Washington a proven offensive leader and Atlanta new pieces to build around its emerging core.

Young’s time in Atlanta was defined by electric scoring and playmaking, but also frustration for the franchise’s limited playoff success in recent seasons. His move to Washington represents a fresh start for the All‑Star guard and a major shift for both organizations as they navigate the 2025‑26 NBA season.