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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma (ribs) ruled out Saturday vs. Milwaukee
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:46 PM
Kyle Kuzma (left rib sprain) is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: While Kuzma was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, he still isn't at the point where he can physically perform in games. Justin Champagnie should remain in the starting lineup until that changes, and he is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole posts 27/3/4/2/2 line with 5 threes
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:11 PM
Jordan Poole led Washington with 27 points (7-of-15 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks and five 3-pointers in a 123-114 win over Charlotte on Thursday.
Analysis: Poole did a little bit of everything in this game to help Washington secure their fourth win of the season. Poole continues to be a fantasy stud every night after having a terrible year in his first season with the Wizards. He has averaged a career-high 1.7 steals per game this year, which has been a nice boost to his fantasy production. However, he was able to provide some blocks in this game as well as he turned in one of his best lines of the year. He'll look to close out the week with a strong performance in Milwaukee on Saturday, where he scored 31 points in a loss last month. |
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Malcolm Brogdon Malcolm Brogdon scores 25 points off bench
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:44 PM
Malcolm Brogdon provided a boost off the bench with 25 points (8-of-13 FGs), one rebound, six assists, one steal and three 3-pointers against Charlotte on Thursday.
Analysis: After missing their last four games due to hamstring tightness, Brogdon came off the bench in his return to the lineup. However, that didn't prevent him from making an impact early on, as he scored 17 points in the first half. This was one of his best performances of the season, but most the narrative surrounding Brogdon in fantasy basketball this season has been that he takes away minutes from rookie Bub Carrington. While injuries have certainly been an issue for him, he has been productive when on the floor. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma (ribs) practices partially Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 6:39 AM
Kyle Kuzma (left rib sprain) was a partial participant in the Wizards' Wednesday practice.
Analysis: Kuzma has missed seven consecutive contests since logging just eight minutes against the Clippers. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect his return to be close until he becomes a full participant in practice again. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma (ribs) ramping up rehab
Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 8:22 AM
Joshua Robbins on Twitter
Kyle Kuzma (left rib sprain) was able to get some work in after practice on Tuesday as he continues the rehab process.
Analysis: Kuzma has missed Washington's last seven games with a left rib sprain, but he's making good progress in his recovery. Encouragingly, Malcolm Brogdon, Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert were all present at Tuesday's practice. The last-place Wizards may soon have a healthy team, but don't Washington to rush any of its injured players back. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole has 21/3/7 line in loss to Celtics
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 3:13 PM
Jordan Poole had 21 points (8-of-19 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three 3-pointers against the Celtics on Sunday.
Analysis: Poole committed five fouls, but still managed to play 36 minutes in the contest. His shooting wasn't very efficient as he had 21 points on 19 shots and he dished out seven assists, but also turned the ball over three times. After an excellent start to the season, Poole's production has tapered off a bit and this was just another unspectacular game for the 25-year-old shooting guard. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma (ribs) to remain sidelined Sunday
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kyle Kuzma (left rib sprain) will miss Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Kuzma has missed Washington's last six games with his rib injury, and Sunday pushes that number to seven. Justin Champagnie has been the fill-in, and he is worth streaming until Kuzma returns due to the Wizards' many injuries on the wing. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly scores game-high 27 points vs. CLE
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 3:37 PM
NBA TV
Bilal Coulibaly amassed 27 points (10-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and five 3-pointers in 40 minutes in Friday's loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Coulibaly has begun to turn things around after enduring a six-game stretch in which he shot a brutal 17.6% from the field. After shooting 6-of-13 in Sunday's loss to the Wizards, the second-year wing matched his season-high with 27 points and went 10-of-18. Also, this was Coulibaly's first career game with at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists. The shot hasn't always been there for Coulibaly, but the Wizards have been happy to allow him to play through his struggles. Fantasy managers may have taken a hit in the FG% category on some nights, but the reward is performances like the one he turned in on Friday. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole records 14/5/6/3/1 line vs. Cavaliers
Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 3:37 PM
Jordan Poole shot 6-of-15 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, scoring 14 points with five rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Much improved after a subpar 2023-24 campaign, Poole's efficiency took a hit on Friday. The turnover count was more troublesome than the shooting, as he finished with a game- and season-high seven turnovers. That category has caused a two-round difference in Poole's fantasy value this season, with the Wizards guard being a 4th-round player in 8-cat formats and 6th-round in 9-cat. Washington heads home for its final game of the week on Sunday against the Celtics. |
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Patrick Baldwin Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Achilles) off injury report
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 11:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (right Achilles soreness) is not on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with Cleveland.
Analysis: PBJ will be available, but he doesn't play a large enough role to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley III has 20/7/2 line in loss Sunday
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 4:49 PM
Marvin Bagley III had 20 points (9-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Analysis: Bagley III continues to get an opportunity with some of the other Washington big men missing games. He's made the most of it lately with at least 16 points and at least seven rebounds in his last two games. Bagley III has established himself as a worthwhile streamer while the Wizards are missing some of their big man rotation. |
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Jonas Valanciunas J-Val has 20 points, 14 rebounds in loss Sunday
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 4:44 PM
Jonas Valanciunas had 20 points (8-of-17 FGs), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Analysis: Valanciunas continues to play well as he's had 20 points in back-to-back games and recorded a double-double in three of his last four games. He's shown enough recently that he should be rostered in all formats going forward. Washington next plays against the Cavaliers on Friday. |
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Richaun Holmes Richaun Holmes (illness) ruled out Sunday vs. MEM
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 12:23 PM
Washington Wizards
Richaun Holmes (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Holmes has been downgraded from questionable to out, but his status does not impact fantasy basketball or the Wizards' rotation. |
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Kyle Kuzma WAS without Kuzma, Brogdon, George, Kispert Sunday
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 8:53 AM
Kyle Kuzma (left rib sprain), Malcolm Brogdon (left hamstring inflammation), Kyshawn George (left ankle sprain), and Corey Kisper (left ankle sprain) have been ruled out for Sunday's Wizards-Grizzlies game.
Analysis: Washington is banged up and will have to roll out the skeleton crew on Sunday. Jordan Poole will likely have to do some heavy lifting alongside a heap of role players in this contest. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas produces 20 points, 12 rebounds
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 3:44 PM
Jonas Valanciunas shot 8-of-15 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Saturday's 122-113 win over Denver, amassing 20 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and five blocked shots in 32 minutes.
Analysis: While Nikola Jokic went off for a career-high 56 points on Saturday, he would get his no matter who was guarding him. Give Valanciunas credit for also playing well, recording a double-double and blocking five shots. The five rejections were two shy of JV's career-high and the most he's had in a game since May 10, 2021 (five vs. New Orleans). Whether starting or coming off the bench as Alexandre Sarr's backup, Valanciunas has played well enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie posts 23/8/1/2/2 line vs. Denver
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 3:44 PM
Justin Champagnie accounted for 23 points (9-of-13 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist, two steals, two blocks, and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes in Saturday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Champagnie made his first start of the season on Saturday, stepping in for the injured Alexandre Sarr. And the two-way contract player was excellent, impacting the action on both ends of the floor. Depending on who's available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Champagnie may be worth a roll of the dice in deep leagues. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole goes off for 39 points vs. Denver
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 3:43 PM
Jordan Poole tallied 39 points (12-of-26 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, and nine 3-pointers in 40 minutes in Saturday's 122-113 win over Denver.
Analysis: At long last, the Wizards' losing streak has ended. Poole put on a show on Saturday, with the 39 points being the most he's scored in a game since dropping a season-high 42 on November 13. Poole's production had tailed off recently after an excellent start to the season, but Saturday's performance certainly gets things headed in the right direction. Washington will host Memphis on Sunday. |
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Jonas Valanciunas WAS starting Poole, Bub, Coulibaly, Champagnie, JV
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 12:40 PM
Washington Wizards
Jordan Poole, Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Justin Champagnie, and Jonas Valanciunas will start Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Injuries have forced multiple changes to the Wizards' starting lineup. Carrington and Coulibaly will start because Malcolm Brogdon and Alex Sarr have been sidelined. The third change is Valanciunas, who replaces Marvin Bagley III to match up with Nikola Jokic. |
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Patrick Baldwin Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Achilles) ruled out Saturday
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 12:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (right Achilles soreness) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Baldwin's absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. |
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Patrick Baldwin Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Achilles) questionable Sat.
Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 12:01 PM
Washington Wizards
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (right Achilles soreness) is now questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: After missing Thursday's loss to the Mavericks with a sore right ankle, Baldwin was not included on the initial injury report for Saturday. Due to a sore right Achilles, he's been added to the updated report. Baldwin's status will not impact fantasy basketball, even with Alex Sarr (back) ruled out. |
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