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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole has 18 points, four threes in loss
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:28 PM
Jordan Poole had 18 points (6-of-13 FGs), three assists, two steals and four three-pointers against the Pacers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Poole played just 25 minutes again Thursday. It was his sixth-straight game with less than 30 minutes and fourth in that span with 25 minutes or less. While the Wizards clearly aren't pushing Poole for heavy minutes at this point in the season, they at least had good reason for his usage on Thursday as they were party to a massive blowout. Poole had a pretty good game consider the Wizards lost by 53 points. Unfortunately for Poole, it doesn't seem like his minutes will trend back up in what's left of the season. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (knee) will not return vs. Indiana
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 2:35 PM
Washington Wizards
Khris Middleton (knee) will not return to Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Washington is already actively trying to improve their lottery odds, so there is no reason for Middleton to play through injuries. Any knee pain simply isn't worth the long-term effects. Colby Jones started the second half in place of Middleton, but AJ Johnson should also take on a larger role to finish the game. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (hip) won't return Thursday vs. IND
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 2:28 PM
Joshua Robbins
Anthony Gill (hip) won't return to Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Gill is dealing with left hip soreness and will miss the second half of Thursday's game against the Pacers. His availability doesn't significantly impact fantasy basketball either way. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart, Kyshawn George ruled out Thursday
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 7:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marcus Smart (illness) and Kyshawn George (ankle) are out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Thursday's game will be the second that Smart and George have missed with their respective injuries, and the latter's absence is more impactful on fantasy basketball. Justin Champagnie filled in for George in Wednesday's win over the 76ers and should remain in the starting lineup, making him a streamable player in deep leagues. As for Smart, his continued absence means more playing time for AJ Johnson, who will likely come off the bench with Khris Middleton returning from a one-game absence. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (ankle) available Thursday vs. IND
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 7:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Middleton has been removed from the injury report after sitting out Wednesday's win over the 76ers for injury management reasons. AJ Johnson will likely move to the bench, but the rookie should not fall out of the rotation entirely. Middleton has not exceeded 27 minutes in any appearances with the Wizards since the team acquired him from the Bucks at the February trade deadline. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic tallies 17 points, full stat line
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 3:27 PM
Tristan Vukcevic accounted for 17 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 23 minutes in Wednesday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: While serving as the backup to a rookie lottery pick isn't the best place for a two-way contract player to be on the depth chart, Vukcevic has taken advantage of his opportunities. Over the past two weeks, he has offered eighth-round value in eight-cat formats. Vukcevic is rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and deep-league managers needing a center should consider adding him. In addition to playing two more games during Week 21, Vukcevic and the Wizards are scheduled to play four during Week 22. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie posts 18/10/1/1 line vs. PHI
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 3:26 PM
Justin Champagnie recorded 18 points (7-of-12 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers in 22 minutes in Wednesday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Champagnie stepped in for the injured Kyshawn George and acquitted himself well in Philadelphia. He recorded his third double-double of the season, and the 18 points are the most Champagnie has scored in a game since December 28. Rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has offered top 100 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Champagnie will be worth a look in more leagues if George remains out with his sprained ankle. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (hip) available Wednesday vs. PHI
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 12:42 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Gill is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Raptors. While the veteran forward will likely play rotation minutes off the bench, he's unlikely to be productive enough to merit being rostered in fantasy leagues. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (hip) questionable vs. 76ers
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 9:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Gill didn't play against the Raptors but did eclipse 20 minutes in three of his Washington's previous four games. It's likely that Justin Champagnie will get a lot of burn on Wednesday if Gill joins the Wizards' growing list of inactive forwards. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (finger) out vs. 76ers
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 9:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marcus Smart (finger) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Smart has missed several games between a finger injury and an illness in March. His absence will likely give AJ Johnson a chance to get a heavy workload off the bench against Philadelphia. Johnson had 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal in 28 minutes in Washington's last game. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton, Kyshawn George out vs. 76ers
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 9:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (injury management) and Kyshawn George (ankle) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Washington is still managing Middleton carefully in a down year following a pair of ankle surgeries. George has shown some flashes but tweaked his ankle after just two minutes his last time out. Justin Champagnie will likely have a featured role against Philadelphia with both wings ruled out. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole scores 23 points in 22 minutes
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:04 PM
Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 23 points (8-of-13 FGs), one rebound, one assist, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in a 112-104 loss to the Raptors on Monday.
Analysis: Poole got off to a hot start on Monday and scored 11 points in just the first quarter. He was able to have a solid scoring night, but he was limited to just 22 minutes. This wasn't the first time that Poole's minutes have been cut short by Washington prioritizing improving their lottery odds. He has played less than 30 minutes in five straight games and less than 25 minutes in three of those. Poole has had a strong season, but Washington's emphasis on building for the future will continue to limit his fantasy impact. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (ankle) absent from injury report
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 10:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (ankle) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Middleton is available after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Knicks, the Wizards' second game in as many nights. His return means Bub Carrington will likely head to the bench, which lowers the rookie's fantasy ceiling. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart records 17/4/3/2/1 line vs. New York
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 4:53 PM
Marcus Smart amassed 17 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in 24 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Smart got going after halftime, shooting 5-of-10 from the field to help the Wizards trim a 33-point deficit down to four before losing. While availability issues make the veteran guard difficult to rely on in fantasy basketball, he can provide value when playing rotation minutes. Smart logged 24 minutes on Saturday, which has been his unofficial cap since joining the Wizards. While Washington plays four games during Week 21, there's also a back-to-back, likely limiting Smart to three appearances. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole leads Wizards with 25 points vs. NYK
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 4:52 PM
Jordan Poole accumulated 25 points (9-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers in 28 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: After a three-game slump in which he scored 29 points on 11-of-30 shooting, Poole got back on track in this one. He was one of the primary catalysts for the Wizards after halftime, shooting 5-of-10 from the field in the second half as Washington cut a 33-point deficit down to four. The Wizards did not have enough to complete the rally, but Poole's play throughout the season has been encouraging. Washington plays four games during Week 21, starting with the Raptors on Monday. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (ankle) out Saturday vs. Knicks
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 7:33 AM
Khris Middleton (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Middleton continues to manage an ankle injury after undergoing bilateral ankle surgery over the offseason. Justin Champagnie figures to be the primary beneficiary of the 33-year-old small forward's absence. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic records 17/6/3/3 line vs. Orlando
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:37 PM
Tristan Vukcevic provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (5-of-10 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and four three-pointers against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Vukcevic was pushed to the bench despite playing well as a starter on Wednesday. However, that didn't stop him from scoring at least 15 points for a fourth-straight appearance. Vukcevic has been in and out of the lineup recently since he is still on a two-way contract. However, he has been available for Washington's last three games and had been fantastic in nine-cat leagues with averages of 17 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.7 blocks and 2.7 three-pointers per game. |
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Justin Champagnie Poole, George, Khris, Champagnie, Sarr starting
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 12:48 PM
Joshua Robbins
Jordan Poole, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton, Justin Champagnie and Alexandre Sarr will start against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: AJ Johnson, Bub Carrington and Tristan Vukcevic all started against the Jazz on Wednesday, but Champagnie will return to the starting unit to better match up with Orlando, and George and Middleton will also be back from injury. Johnson, Carrington and Vukcevic should still play significant roles off the bench. |
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Saddiq Bey Saddiq Bey assigned to G League on Friday
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 5:40 AM
NBA.com
Wizards assigned F Saddiq Bey to the Capital City Go Go of the G League.
Analysis: Bey tore his ACL over a year ago and hasn't played an NBA game since March 10, 2024. The G League assignment means he's likely nearing a return, but it's unclear if he'll see any game action with the parent club this season. If Bey sees the court before the end of the 2024-25 campaign, he will surely be on a minutes restriction and not worth a look in fantasy basketball leagues. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (finger) ruled out vs. Orlando
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 11:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marcus Smart (finger) has been ruled out against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Smart will sit out the first leg of Washington's back-to-back due to a finger injury that has forced him to miss time this season. AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington should both take on extra minutes with Smart sidelined. |
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