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Marvin Bagley Shams: Wizards sign Marvin Bagley to one-year deal
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 12:35 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Wizards have signed Marvin Bagley III to a one-year contract.
Analysis: Bagley began last season with the Wizards before being traded to Memphis at the February deadline. He's back in the nation's capital on a one-year deal, providing additional frontcourt depth. Bagley only averaged 8.5 minutes per game last season and may be in line for a similar role, especially as the Wizards continue to develop 2024 lottery pick Alex Sarr. Unless there are injuries throughout the season, Bagley is not a player who should be selected in most fantasy drafts. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic inks two-way deal with Wizards
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 9:56 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Wizards signed F/C Tristan Vukcevic to a two-way deal.
Analysis: Vukcevic averaged 9.4 points and 3.7 boards across 14.6 minutes per game last season with Washington. Heading into Year 3, he'll serve as Alex Sarr's top backup at center, and it wouldn't be surprising if Washington eventually converted his contract into a standard deal. |
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Blake Wesley Blake Wesley being sent to Washington
Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 2:08 PM
Shams Charania
Blake Wesley has been traded to the Wizards.
Analysis: Wesley was drafted with the 25th pick in 2022, just a few picks after Malaki Branham. Now, both guards will get a fresh start in Washington, though there may not be many minutes for either guard. |
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Malaki Branham Shams: Malaki Branham dealt to Washington
Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 2:05 PM
Shams Charania
Malaki Branham has been traded to the Wizards as part of a deal that sent Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs.
Analysis: Branham was drafted with the 20th overall pick in 2022 and has spent his first few years in San Antonio. Now, he'll get a fresh start. He averaged 10.2 points per game as a rookie, but he's seen his role decrease in the years since. He'll likely be a depth guard with upside in Washington. |
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Cam Whitmore Shams: Cam Whitmore dealt to Washington for picks
Sat, Jul 5, 2025, 10:22 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Cam Whitmore has been traded to the Wizards for two second-round picks.
Analysis: The Athletic's Josh Robbins reports it will be a 2026 second rounder from Chicago and a 2029 second round from Sacramento that will be headed back to the Rockets, who needed to recoup what assets they could from the No. 20 overall pick in 2023. Whitmore showcased some scoring upside during his two seasons in Houston and will now be the latest upside swing to land with the Wizards. He'll join a rotation that features recent first-round picks like Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley, as well as a veteran in Khris Middleton. |
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Dillon Jones Report: OKC trades Dillon Jones, pick to Wizards
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 4:01 PM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Thunder have traded Dillon Jones and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Colby Jones.
Analysis: The 26th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Jones is on the move after one season with the NBA champions. He appeared in 54 games during the regular season, averaging 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 10.2 minutes. Being traded to Washington may give Jones a better shot at achieving fantasy relevance than in Oklahoma City. However, that is not enough to make him a player worth selecting in fantasy drafts. |
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Kelly Olynyk Kelly Olynyk traded to Wizards with McCollum
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 9:37 AM
Shams Charania
Kelly Olynyk has been traded to the Wizards in a multi-player deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Olynyk will head to Washington in a deal involving CJ McCollum, Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and picks. Washington's frontcourt features Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr, two players who the Wizards will surely prioritize developing in 2025-26. That means Olynyk could see rotational minutes off the bench or even be re-routed before the season starts. No matter what uniform he wears next season, Olynyk should have deep-league value thanks to his ability to contribute across multiple categories. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum dealt to Wizards in multi-player deal
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 9:22 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that CJ McCollum has been traded to the Wizards along with Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Analysis: As Charania notes, Washington will pick up McCollum's expiring deal and position itself to have $100 million in cap space in the summer of 2026. The Wizards will now have veterans McCollum, Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart and Kelly Olynyk on the squad for next season, but it's fair to assume Washington will focus on developing young players like Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George. Still, the Wizards aren't exactly a deep team, so McCollum could see significant run in the nation's capital. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton picks up 2025-26 player option
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 9:12 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Khris Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
Analysis: No surprises here, as Middleton will get fully compensated for the final year of the three-year, $93 million deal he signed with Milwaukee in 2023. Given his recent injury history and declining play, Middleton's next contract will surely be far less than what he makes this season. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026. |
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Colby Jones Colby Jones tallies 20 points, 10 rebounds vs. MIA
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:29 AM
Colby Jones accounted for 20 points (9-of-18 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds and four assists in 42 minutes in Sunday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Like fellow reserve Tristan Vukcevic, Jones experienced an increase in playing time due to the starter's minutes being limited. Kyshawn George (5/2/1 with one three-pointer) played 15 minutes, with Jones being the beneficiary on a day when Washington only played seven. The second-year wing recorded his first career double-double, with the stat line including a career-high 10 rebounds. While George appears to have the edge regarding 2025-26 fantasy value, Jones is worth watching during Summer League play. The move from Sacramento to Washington has resulted in him receiving more opportunities to play, which he needed. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic records 28/11/5/0/1 stat line
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:25 AM
Tristan Vukcevic finished Sunday's win over the Heat with 28 points (9-of-12 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and four three-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: While Alexandre Sarr (10/8/4/1 with one three-pointer) remained in the starting lineup for Sunday's season finale, the rookie was limited to 16 minutes in Miami. Vukcevic played the lion's share of the minutes at the center position, and the second-year pivot was outstanding. The 28 points were a career-high for the 6-foot-10 Wizard, who scored 14 or more in five of his last six appearances. Vukcevic's fantasy value for next season is limited due to Sarr being the Wizards' post player of the future. However, Vukcevic's finish should keep the 22-year-old in the discussion for a rotation spot off the bench. |
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JT Thor JT Thor (knee) downgraded to out Sunday vs. Miami
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 5:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
JT Thor (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Sunday's season finale, Thor will not play. Given the length of Washington's injury report, rookie starters Alexandre Sarr and Kyshawn George may play a few minutes more than they have in recent games. Also, look for Tristan Vukcevic and Colby Jones to log heavy minutes off the bench. |
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Saddiq Bey Update: Saddiq Bey (knee) out Sunday vs. Miami
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 11:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Updating a prior blurb, Saddiq Bey (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: The Wizards mistakenly listed Bey as available for the regular-season finale on the initial injury report. He will not play against the Heat, meaning Wizards fans will have to wait until the fall to see Bey debut for the team. |
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JT Thor JT Thor (knee) questionable Sunday vs. Miami
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 10:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
JT Thor (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Thor's status for Sunday's season finale is in some doubt. Rotation minutes should be available if he can play, with most of the Wizards' veterans unavailable. However, Thor is not in a position to be trusted in active fantasy leagues. |
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Saddiq Bey Saddiq Bey (knee) available Sunday vs. Miami
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 10:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Saddiq Bey (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: After suffering a torn ACL late last season, Bey has not appeared in a game during his first season with the Wizards. That will likely change on Sunday, as he's available after a rehabilitation stint in the G League. Fantasy managers in active leagues should not expect much from Bey, as his playing time will likely be restricted. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole, Richaun Holmes out Sunday vs. Miami
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 10:46 AM
Jordan Poole (elbow) and Richaun Holmes (shoulder) are out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Poole and Holmes will not be available for Sunday's season finale, with the former's absence being more impactful. Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson have been the starting guards, which will likely remain the case against the Heat. Poole's 2024-25 season was very good for him, even if the individual resurgence did not result in more wins for the Wizards. As for Holmes, he had a limited impact on fantasy basketball and is unlikely to be a draftable player in most fantasy leagues next fall. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic scores 17 points off bench
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:41 PM
Tristan Vukcevic provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (7-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer against the Bulls on Friday.
Analysis: Vukcevic was able to provide some offense off the bench for Washington in a game where the team struggled to score. He scored 11 of their 43 points in the first half and was one of four players to score in double figures in a game where they scored just 89 points as a team. This is the second year in a row where Vukcevic has had a strong finish to the season, but it's unclear how he'll fit into the rotation next season. Still, he'll play a lot in Miami on Sunday to close out the season. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie puts up 22/14 double-double
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:29 PM
Justin Champagnie led the Wizards with 22 points (9-of-15 FGs), 14 rebounds, one assist, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in a 119-89 loss to the Bulls on Friday.
Analysis: The double-double streak stayed alive for Champagnie as he finished with at least 10 points and 10 rebounds for a fourth-straight game on Friday. This tied his season-high for rebounds and was his highest-scoring performance since he scored 31 points in a loss to the Knicks in December. Champagnie should continue to play a significant role for Washington in their season finale in Miami on Sunday, though it's unclear what his role will look like next year with a healthy Wizards team. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton likely to remain out Sunday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 2:33 PM
Varun Shankar
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said that Khris Middleton (knee) is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Analysis: Middleton had already been ruled out for Friday's game, so this update from Keefe just simply means that Middleton will likely miss a ninth-straight game on Sunday in the regular season finale. As if anyone was expecting him to play in that. Thanks coach. Washington will continue to rely on the young guys against Miami on Sunday. |
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JT Thor JT Thor (knee) available Friday vs. Bulls
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 8:38 AM
JT Thor (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Thor is active but will likely play a limited role as a backup forward. |
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