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Jordan Poole Poole has 22 points, 3 threes in loss to Pistons
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:49 PM
Jordan Poole had 22 points (8-of-16 FGs), one rebound, five assists and three 3-pointers against the Pistons on Sunday.
Analysis: Poole has had some big scoring games lately, but Sunday wasn't one of them. He had 22 points on 16 shots. Poole knocked down 3-of-5 shots from behind the 3-point line and all three of his free throw attempts. He only turned the ball over twice, but was -33 in 27 minutes in the 20-point loss to the Pistons. Washington has three upcoming games in Week 5. |
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Malcolm Brogdon Malcolm Brogdon (hand) absent from injury report
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 1:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malcolm Brogdon (fractured right hand) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Brogdon's absence from the injury report means he'll make his Wizards debut on Sunday. However, fantasy managers should temper their expectations, especially with Bub Carrington and Bilal Coulibaly playing well. Brogdon should be in the rotation, but the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball may not be there immediately. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole puts up 22/5/5/2 line with 4 triples
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:51 PM
Jordan Poole lit up the Hawks on Friday with 22 points (6-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and four 3-pointers.
Analysis: Poole enjoyed a lot of success in their first two games against the Hawks this season, and while he was still effective in this game, he wasn't able to have the same success that he had against the Spurs on Wednesday, when he dropped 42 points in a loss. Poole has made drastic improvements to his production in points, 3-pointers, steals and shooting percentages this season, which has resulted in him ranking in the top-20 in 9-cat scoring so far. That will likely drop as the season continues, but he has gotten off to an excellent start and should continue to provide excellent value for the rest of the season. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma scores 24 on 28 shots with no assists
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:44 PM
Kyle Kuzma led Washington with 24 points (11-of-28 FGs), nine rebounds, one block and two triples against Atlanta on Friday.
Analysis: Nobody was going to be able to prevent Kuzma from getting his shots up in this game. In 29 minutes of play, he took 28 shots without getting a single assist. He had two assists in their last game, but he took 18 shots in 24 minutes without an assist in their previous game. Kuz is certainly capable of dropping somes dimes. He had seven assists against the Hawks earlier this season and averaged 4.2 per game last year. Unfortunately, the 10% drop in field goal percentage and lack of assists has him ranked outside the top-250 in 9-cat leagues so far. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas contributes double-double
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 5:57 PM
Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double-double on Wednesday with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks against the Spurs.
Analysis: Valanciunas made a big impact in the first half of this game and posted a double-double before the break. Unfortunately, he saw less of a role after halftime and was only able to contribute six points and two boards in the second half. Still, this was a new season-high for rebounds for Valanciunas, who has been a top-100 player despite playing less than 21 minutes per game. He'll continue to be a reliable source of big man stats, but he can't be relied on for double-doubles consistently. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole drops season-high 42 points in loss
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 5:52 PM
Jordan Poole led Washington with 42 points (15-of-22 FGs), two rebounds, six assists, two steals and six 3-pointers in a 139-130 loss to San Antonio on Wednesday.
Analysis: Coming off one of his worst performances of the season, Poole bounced back in a big way in this game. He had the second-highest scoring total of his career, falling one point shy of his career-high, which he set with the Warriors in 2022. Poole has had an excellent season to this point, and they'll finish up this five-game road trip in Atlanta on Friday. Their two wins this season have both come against the Hawks, so we'll see if Poole can build off this game and help them get their third win of the year. |
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Richaun Holmes Richaun Holmes (illness) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 11:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Richaun Holmes (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Holmes isn't usually in the Wizards' rotation, so his status will not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole finishes with 11/5/6/4, 8 turnovers
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 6:13 PM
Jordan Poole struggled on Monday and finished with 11 points (5-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, six assists, four steals, one triple and eight turnovers against Houston.
Analysis: It has been an excellent start to the season for Poole, but Houston's perimeter defense forced a bad game out of him. He was able to somewhat redeem his night with the assists and steals, but the poor shooting, lack of 3-pointers and turnovers were all tough to deal with. This was his first game with less than two triples this year, and the turnovers were a new season-high. Poole was a top-five player in fantasy at one point, but he is starting to regress to the norm. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma scores 18 in 24 minutes in return
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 5:21 PM
Kyle Kuzma returned to the lineup on Monday and contributed 18 points (7-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, one steal and three 3-pointers in a 107-92 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Following a five-game absence due to a right groin injury, Kuzma made his return to the rotation on Monday night. He only logged 24 minutes in the loss, but he was able to provide some buckets. When Kuz gets back to playing his typical workload, he should provide more rebounds and assists, so his first game back was a bit underwhelming. Three of his four games this season have been disappointing, so hopefully this isn't just going to be the norm for him this year. They're heading to San Antonio for their next game on Wednesday, which will be an opportunity for Kuzma to bounce back. |
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Kyle Kuzma Wizards starting Bub, Poole, Bilal, Kuzma, Sarr
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 1:40 PM
Joshua Robbins
The Wizards will start Bub Carrington, Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma and Alex Sarr against Houston on Monday.
Analysis: Kuz is back after missing the team's previous five games. He'll replace the rookie Kyshawn George in the starting lineup, though George should still play a significant role off the bench. Kuz didn't get off to a great start to the year, but he played well in his last appearance. |
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Richaun Holmes Richaun Holmes (illness) downgraded to out
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Richaun Holmes (illness) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against Houston.
Analysis: Holmes isn't part of the team's rotation when healthy, so this won't impact fantasy basketball. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma (groin) off the injury report Monday
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 8:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kyle Kuzma (right groin) is off the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Rockets, while Bub Carrington (right knee) and Richaun Holmes (illness) are questionable.
Analysis: Kuz will return from an extended absence and likely reclaim his starting job from Kyshawn George. Carrington's late addition to the injury report means he should be a GTD for this one, and Holmes' availability won't have much of an impact in the world of fantasy hoops. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly scores 20 pints vs. Magic
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:18 PM
Bilal Coulibaly amassed 20 points (9-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs) alongside six rebounds, a steal, three blocks, and a three-pointer in Sunday's Wizards-Magic meeting.
Analysis: Coulibaly put his transformation in to an elite 3-and-D prospect on full display to wrap up the weekend. He was nearly perfect from the field and tallied at least four stocks for a second consecutive contest. The Wizards wing's fantasy value is on the rise. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole scores 24 points vs. Magic
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 3:14 PM
Jordan Poole went for 24 points (8-of-19 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs) with four rebounds, and assist, and three three-pointers in Sunday's game between the Wizards and Magic.
Analysis: Poole did all he could to lift his team but Washington fell well short. His scoring and shooting percentages have rebounded from last season. Washington is too banged up to make games competitive consistently, though. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Valanciunas has 16 points, five rebounds in loss
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 5:02 PM
Jonas Valanciunas had 16 points (7-of-11 FGs), five rebounds, two steals and three blocks against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: J-Val got the start, but played only 23 minutes in the blowout loss. Valanciunas doesn't need to play much more than 20 minutes to have a good fantasy night, though. He was efficient with 16 points on 11 shots and contributed on defense with five rebounds, two steals and three blocks. The Wizards have the day off Saturday before a date with the Magic on Sunday. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley (illness) available Friday vs. MEM
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 12:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Marvin Bagley III (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Bagley is back after missing Monday's loss to the Warriors, but his return will not impact fantasy basketball. Most nights, he has not played enough to merit being rostered in any fantasy leagues. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley (illness) questionable for Friday
Thu, Nov 7, 2024, 11:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marvin Bagley III (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Bagley did not play in Monday's loss to the Warriors and has not played more than 10 minutes in any game this season. Even if cleared to play on Friday, there's no need to consider adding Bagley. |
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Kyle Kuzma Kyle Kuzma (groin) ruled out Friday vs. Grizzlies
Wed, Nov 6, 2024, 8:13 AM
Kyle Kuzma (right groin strain) has been ruled out for the Wizards' Friday game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Kuzma is set to miss his fourth consecutive contest and there's no time table for his return. The Wizards have inserted Kyshawn George into the starting lineup in a corresponding move and the rookie has thrived in a larger role. |
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Jonas Valanciunas Jonas Valanciunas drops 16/12/7 line in 21 minutes
Mon, Nov 4, 2024, 3:51 PM
Jonas Valanciunas played 21 minutes in Monday's loss to Golden State, scoring 16 points (6-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs) with 12 rebounds and seven assists.
Analysis: Valanciunas doesn't need to start or play starters' minutes to provide reliable fantasy value. Hitting double figures in rebounds for the first time this season, JV's grabbed at least seven boards in five straight games. Alex Sarr (10 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in 26 minutes) will continue to start, but Valanciunas should be rostered in most leagues. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole puts up 24 points, full stat line
Mon, Nov 4, 2024, 3:48 PM
Jordan Poole accounted for 24 points (8-of-20 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), one rebound, three assists, three steals, four blocks, and two 3-pointers in 33 minutes in Monday's loss to the Warriors.
Analysis: Poole's had better nights shooting the ball, but he finished Monday's defeat with a robust stat line, especially in the defensive categories. Having recorded at least two steals in all six games, Poole's also blocked six shots in Washington's last two. The defensive production is one reason he's providing 1st-round per-game value, making Poole a âsell-highâ player. |
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