Fans are joking after Trae Young was ejected before making his Wizards debut

The Washington Wizards they’ve had a tough 2025-26 season, but things hit a comical new low on Monday night. Trae Youngthe team’s blockbuster midseason acquisition, he was expected to finally make his debut against the Houston Rockets. Instead, he made the news for all the wrong reasons.

Young was ejected from the game before playing just one second. The incident occurred when an argument broke out between Washington’s Jameer Watkins and Houston’s Terry Eason. Young, still warming up, wandered to the floor during the spit. NBA rules are strict about bench players entering the court during a fight, and officials Tony Brothers didn’t hesitate to eject the star point guard.

Trae Young was kicked from Wizards-Rockets before playing a single minute with the team 😳

He went to the floor during an altercation between Jamir Watkins and Tari Eason.

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 3, 2026

With the game still underway, the Rockets are currently taking advantage of the distracted Wizards, leading 106-89 at the end of the contest. Houston was led by Alperen Sengun with 22 points and seven rebounds. Bilal Coulibaly tried to keep Washington competitive with his 18 points, but the story of the night remains the guy in the locker room.

more ejections than games played 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/C1KSLuZjkKu

— 💛💙 (@Fbusa1907gang) March 3, 2026

Trae Young as Washington Wizard:

G – 0
PTS – 0
REB – 0
AST – 0
STL – 0
BLK – 0
Ejections – 1 pic.twitter.com/b5bvk3PPIA

— Onik (@OnikOdds) March 3, 2026

“People hate playing Tree Young”

He always supports his teammates btw. https://t.co/k9icIJVMDk pic.twitter.com/a71SveViZH

— 𝐏𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐉𝐉𝐥𝐧 (@PlayoffJohnson) March 3, 2026

Trae Young was ejected from the game while in street clothes 😂
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— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) March 3, 2026

Social media is having a field day with his “Wizards-era” debut.. Fans are not holding back, with one user stating“Trae Young tonight: 0 minutes 0 points 0 assists 1 ejection.”

The criticism he even followed him from his former home. “Part of why I’m so glad my Hawks got rid of Tree is because he’s more about drama than professionalism. He’s more about podcasts than the gym,” one fan posted. Others he added“Trey Young was ejected from the Wizards game tonight. Yes. You read that right. Trae Young was ejected before he ever played for his team.”

Trae Young really got kicked out of the game before he even played a second for the Wizards 😭 pic.twitter.com/R33MEUa3vF

— Fanatics Sportsbook (@FanaticsBook) March 3, 2026

BREAKING: Trae Young just became the first player to be ejected before playing for the team https://t.co/ISCLiRu4I4

— Mr. Unbiased (@UnbiasedHoopsLA) March 3, 2026

Trae Young’s first stat as a member of the Wizards is ejections 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/jviGnLt4EK

— Fliff (@fliff) March 3, 2026

Trae Young got the first ejection of his Wizards career and has yet to play a game for them pic.twitter.com/uvhgTN2f66

— Happy Lakers fan (@oprahsideclark) March 3, 2026

Trae Young already defending his teammates? pic.twitter.com/L3hV0HNUkD

— Brock (@AgentZero_98340) March 3, 2026

Trae Young on Wizards:

Games: 0
Expulsions: 1 pic.twitter.com/gLdI7iAOJR

— Sleeper Picks (@SleeperPicksHK) March 3, 2026

Even those in shock couldn’t believe their luck, speaking“Taking Tree Young out wasn’t on my bingo card… Come on Tony, you’re crazy about it.”

Young now needs to make his real debut Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Hopefully this time he stays on the bench until the whistle blows.