Kingston Flemings has chance to make ultimate statement against franchise legend

Flemings vs. Trae Young, part two, should be an elite matchup between polarizing Hawks eras.

By Zach Langley · Soaring Down South

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:07 PM

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Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings faces former franchise star Trae Young again on Friday against the Wizards.
Flemings made his first career NBA start on Wednesday, leading the Hawks to a victory over Washington.
Zach Langley argues consecutive wins against Young and the Wizards would make an ultimate statement for Flemings.

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Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings is set to face former franchise star Trae Young and the Washington Wizards on Friday at State Farm Arena. Flemings recently made his first career start on Wednesday night, helping lead Atlanta to a victory over the Wizards.

Zach Langley of Soaring Down South argues that another win would solidify Flemings' trajectory and give the Hawks crucial early-season momentum. Selected eighth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, the 19-year-old guard entered the starting lineup just nine games into the season.

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