After the Utah Jazz lost two consecutive vital tanking games against the New Orleans Pelicans, they have another key tanking matchup against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Both teams are sure to do everything in their power to lose, but this upcoming matchup against the Wizards will feature the newly-acquired Trae Young.
ESPN's Shams Charania confirmed that Young will make his debut for the Wizards during their home game against the Jazz.
Washington Wizards star Trae Young will make his team debut on Thursday against the Utah Jazz at home.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2026
This is big news because this could be the boost Washington would need to beat Utah, even if that's not exactly what they would want.