Trae Young was listed day-to-day on Sunday's injury report with a right quadriceps issue, his first appearance on the report this season. The Wizards now have three players on the injury report ahead of training camp, with Young's timeline for a return already attached.
What happened
The Wizards listed Trae Young as day-to-day on the injury report issued Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4:32 a.m. ET, with a right quadriceps injury. He had not appeared on a prior report. The report also carried a note from Shams Charania of ESPN that Young plans to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Wizards. An expected return date of Oct. 1 is attached to the listing.
What it means for the Wizards
Washington opens the 2026-27 season on the road at the Knicks on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the team is 0-0 with the season not yet underway. Last season Young averaged 17.9 points, 8.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 25.6 minutes over 15 games. If he is out for any games, the backcourt minutes fall to CJ McCollum, who averaged 18.8 points and 30.9 minutes without him, along with Bub Carrington and Alondes Williams. Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly would also carry more of the offensive load.
What to watch
Young's expected return date is Oct. 1, about a week before the opener at the Knicks on Oct. 8. The next injury report will show whether his status changes from day-to-day. Washington is also carrying Alex Sarr (day-to-day, right foot) and Anthony Davis (day-to-day, left finger) on the same report, while Jamir Watkins is out with a left knee injury.
Is Trae Young playing at the Knicks on Oct. 8?
Not announced. Young is day-to-day with a right quadriceps injury and has an expected return date of Oct. 1, which is before the Oct. 8 opener, but his status for that game has not been confirmed.
When will Trae Young be back?
His expected return date is Oct. 1, 2026, according to the injury report.