Trae Young Admits He's Likely to Be 'Weak Link Defensively' for Wizards After Offseason Additions

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• Trae Young Admits He's Likely to Be 'Weak Link Defensively' for Wizards After Offseason Additions

  Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young admitted to reporters that he might be the "weak link" on the defensive end, although he noted his ability to still give effort alongside the help he'll have behind him (h/t Henry J. Brown of Wizards on SI).

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  Article published:Oct 2, 7:05 PM ET

• Trae Young: “I’m probably going to be the weak link defensively” - TalkBasket.net

  Trae Young understands that defense will be one of the biggest challenges for him with the Washington Wizards, but he believes the team’s collection of size and rim protection can help put him in a better position. “I’m probably going to be the weak link defensively, but I can still give effort,” Young said. “I […] The post Trae Young: “I’m probably going to be the weak link defensively” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

  Publisher:TalkBasket.netArticle published:Oct 3, 1:23 PM ET

• Trae Young gets 100% real on defensive shortcomings for Wizards

  The Washington Wizards will rely heavily on Trae Young’s offensive production during the 2026-27 NBA season, but the star guard is not shying away from questions surrounding his defense. With Washington currently in training camp, Young acknowledged his defensive shortcomings while explaining why the Wizards’ roster could put him in a better position on that […] The post Trae Young gets 100% real on defensive shortcomings for Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Oct 2, 6:02 PM ET