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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly hits three triples, scores 15
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 5:07 PM
Bilal Coulibaly accounted for 15 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Coulibaly has provided top-100 value in nine-cat formats through three games, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 143. Whether he can sustain this production level will depend on Coulibaly's field-goal shooting. He's making 42.7 percent of his attempts thus far, including a 3-of-10 night against the Magic on Saturday. Coulibaly's rostered percentage has more than doubled since his season debut on October 30, and it may increase even more with the Wizards playing three more games during Week 3. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie to start in place of Middleton
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 1:03 PM
Washington Wizards
CJ McCollum, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Justin Champagnie and Alex Sarr will start against the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: Champagnie gets the starting nod for the first time this season after not playing 10 minutes in a game yet this season. Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Corey Kispert and Cam Whitmore are also candidates to take on larger roles with Khris Middleton (elbow) sidelined. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (elbow) ruled out vs. New York
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 12:24 PM
Marc J. Spears
Khris Middleton (elbow) has been ruled out against the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: Middleton will be sidelined for the first time this season after initially being listed as questionable. That opens a spot in the starting unit, which could be filled by Bub Carrington or Tre Johnson, though Corey Kispert and Cam Whitmore could also be in line for extra minutes. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (elbow) questionable Monday
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 11:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Middleton is dealing with a left elbow contusion, hence his presence on the Wizards' injury report for Monday. If the veteran forward cannot play, Bub Carrington may return to the starting lineup. However, the second-year guard has provided limited fantasy value thus far and is not a must-stream player in this scenario. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum scores team-high 19 points vs. OKC
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 5:05 PM
CJ McCollum recorded 19 points (6-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: McCollum shot the ball well on Thursday, making five of his eight three-point attempts. Unfortunately, he did not provide much value outside the points and three-pointers. More important than that was McCollum getting untracked shooting-wise, as he's making just 36.4 percent of his attempts from the field. That's why he's ranked outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) scores 16 in season debut
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) finished Thursday's loss to the Thunder with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Coulibaly made his season debut on Thursday, and the time off impacted his playing time. The third-year wing only played 24 minutes against the Thunder, but he was productive when on the floor. Coulibaly's return meant Bub Carrington came off the bench, and he finished with three points, four rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes. While Coulibaly's rostered percentage (17 percent) will increase, Carrington's (14 percent) may decrease due to the role change and his limited production. |
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Bilal Coulibaly WAS starts CJ, Coulibaly, George, Khris, Sarr
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 1:43 PM
NBA Lineups
CJ McCollum, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton and Alex Sarr will start Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Coulibaly, who suffered a thumb injury that required surgery while playing for France at EuroBasket, will make his season debut on Thursday. And he'll do so as a starter, with Bub Carrington being bumped to the bench. George, Washington's most consistent player thus far, remains in the starting lineup. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley (ankle) available Thursday vs. OKC
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 10:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marvin Bagley (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Bagley tweaked his ankle during Tuesday's overtime loss to the 76ers, which was his best game of the season. He's good to go for Thursday's game, but Bagley offers limited fantasy upside as long as starter Alex Sarr is healthy. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley (ankle) questionable vs. OKC
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 9:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marvin Bagley (ankle) is questionable to play against the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: Coming off his best game of the season, Bagley finds himself on the injury report. If he isn't able to suit up and fill the backup center minutes behind Alex Sarr, that role will fall to Tristan Vukcevic, though that isn't enough playing time for him to be worth streaming. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Coulibaly (thumb) to make season debut Thursday
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 6:48 AM
Chase Hughes
Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) will be available to make his season debut on Thursday against the Thunder.
Analysis: Coulibaly underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his thumb in September, but he will reportedly be available against Oklahoma City. It's unclear if Coulibaly will immediately return to the starting lineup in his first game back or if he'll play a reserve role, but Corey Kispert and Cam Whitmore will likely lose out on minutes. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley produces 14 points, full line
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 4:26 PM
Marvin Bagley finished Tuesday's loss to the 76ers with 14 points (6-of-7 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Serving as Alex Sarr's backup is not a good place for any post player in terms of fantasy value. However, Bagley played well against the 76ers, providing everything but a three-pointer in the overtime defeat. He did take a Joel Embiid elbow to the face during the second quarter, but was back on the floor in the third when Sarr needed a break. There's no need to add Bagley in fantasy leagues, but there may be times when he has streaming value. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum dishes out seven assists vs. PHI
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 4:18 PM
CJ McCollum recorded 14 points (4-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: Averaging 4.3 assists per game entering Tuesday, McCollum notched a season-high in that category against the 76ers. In 56 games for the Pelicans last season, the veteran guard recorded at least seven assists on eight occasions. Bub Carrington (10/5/5/1/1 with two three-pointers) runs the show, but McCollum has the ball in his hands plenty. The lingering concern for fantasy managers is the potential for a late-season shutdown, but there's little need to lose sleep over that in late October. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham (coach's decision) out Tuesday
Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 12:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malaki Branham (coach's decision) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Given Washington's perimeter depth, it's unsurprising that Branham will be inactive on Tuesday. There's no need to roster him in fantasy leagues. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton scores 23 in return to Milwaukee
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 5:56 PM
Khris Middleton finished Wednesday's loss to the Bucks with 23 points (9-of-14 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Bucks staffers gave Middleton a hero's welcome upon his arrival at Fiserv Forum for his first game at the arena since being traded in February. The veteran forward played well in Wednesday's opener. Middleton was efficient on offense, shooting over 50 percent from the field and 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. Two concerns for Middleton in fantasy basketball are his availability and the Wizards' full investment in rebuilding. In a perfect world, Middleton will play well enough to boost his value heading into the February trade deadline, with a potential move elsewhere ensuring he's available for the stretch run. That may not be the case if he remains in Washington for the entire season. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum tallies 17 points, four rebounds
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 3:41 PM
CJ McCollum accounted for 17 points (6-of-13 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: McCollum looked good in his final action of the preseason, playing 24 minutes against the Pistons. He and fellow veteran Khris Middleton (3/4/4 in 24 minutes) are in an interesting spot. Under normal circumstances, both would have solid fantasy value as starters. However, with the Wizards rebuilding, it's fair to wonder how long that will last, and if the team hopes to showcase McCollum and Middleton before the February trade deadline. That question pushes both players down some boards, with McCollum being the superior fantasy option. |
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CJ McCollum CJ, Alex, Khris, Kyshawn, Bub to start vs. Pistons
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 12:47 PM
Chase Hughes
CJ McCollum, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington and Khris Middleton will start vs. the Pistons on Thursday.
Analysis: In their third and final preseason game, the Wizards will roll out the same five-man unit that they began the preseason with. Thursday's starting lineup, which features a combination of youth and experienced veterans, could presumably be the same one used on opening night by Washington when it faces Milwaukee on October 22. Given the Wizards have neither played many preseason games nor gotten many reps together thus far, it'll be interesting to see how much playing time the main rotation players receive against the Pistons. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley posts 18/11/3/2/1 line vs. New York
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 4:26 PM
Marvin Bagley III recorded 18 points (7-of-8 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one blocked shot in Monday's exhibition against the Knicks.
Analysis: Monday's game was the second in as many days for the Wizards, resulting in a day off for Alex Sarr. Bagley moved into the starting lineup, and the 2018 lottery pick took advantage of his opportunity. He recorded a double-double in 24 minutes, with the final stat line only missing a three-pointer. Tristan Vukcevic (15/4/3/1 with three three-pointers) also played well, logging 17 minutes off the bench. The backup center competition is unlikely to make waves in fantasy basketball, as Sarr will play significant minutes as the starter. However, Bagley and Vukcevic boast different skill sets, making it possible for both to get their chances during the regular season, depending on the opponent. |
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Marvin Bagley WAS: Marvin, Tre, Bub, Kyshawn, Justin start Mon.
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 1:13 PM
Greg Finberg
Marvin Bagley III, Bub Carrington, Tre Johnson, Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie will start on Monday against the Knicks.
Analysis: The Wizards will go with a new starting lineup on Monday, choosing to rest several key players on the second night of a back-to-back. This includes Alex Sarr, who had missed the start of training camp due to a calf injury. Nevertheless, Washington will bump Champagnie, Johnson, and Bagley III into the starting lineup as it looks to secure its first preseason win. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum posts game-high 19 points in loss
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 12:01 PM
CJ McCollum finished Sunday's 113-112 loss to the Raptors with a game-high 19 points to go with five rebounds, two assists, a steal and five triples across 25 minutes.
Analysis: McCollum looked sharp in his Wizards debut, hitting 7-of-14 shots, including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Washington started Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton and Bub Carrington, potentially showcasing an opening night starting five. McCollum will likely have the green light on offense, and fantasy managers can expect plenty of points and triples. The Wizards may shift in to tank mode at some point, and McCollum could emerge as a trade target, leaving his overall fantasy floor a bit questionable. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) underwent surgery Friday
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 8:04 AM
Washington Wizards
Bilal Coulibaly (thumb) underwent surgery on Friday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.
Analysis: Coulibaly injured his thumb while playing for France at EuroBasket, aggravating the injury during the team's Round of 16 loss to Georgia. He only attempted three shots in that game, with the thumb likely being a factor. The Wizards did not provide a recovery timeline for Coulibaly. However, this is an injury that could cost him multiple weeks, putting his availability for the beginning of the regular season at risk. Washington ended the season starting Kyshawn George on the wing, but that was when the team was also without Khris Middleton. One of those two will likely step in if Coulibaly is not ready next month, but George will play plenty regardless of the Wizards' decision with the team in a rebuild. |
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