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Justin Champagnie WAS starting CJ, Johnson, George, Champagnie, Sarr
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 1:08 PM
Grant Afseth
CJ McCollum, Tre Johnson, Kyshawn George, Justin Champagnie and Alex Sarr against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: George is back, but Khris Middleton is out, so those two wings will swap spots. The change is Champagnie replacing Bub Carrington, who will still play a large role off the bench. Johnson will get his second straight start after starting for the first time in his career on Friday. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (injury management) out Saturday
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 6:42 AM
Khris Middleton (injury management) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Middleton had four points in 22 minutes in the loss to the Cavaliers on Friday, but he'll sit out the second game of the back-to-back. The 34-year-old small forward's absence won't impact fantasy basketball as much as it'll impact the Wizards' overall depth with Bilal Coulibaly (leg) out and Kyshawn George (illness) questionable. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (leg) out Saturday vs. Mavericks
Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 6:36 AM
Bilal Coulibaly (leg) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Coulibaly left Wednesday's game against the Celtics with a leg injury and then missed Friday's game against the Cavaliers. The 21-year-old shooting guard is set to miss another game Saturday against the Mavericks. Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson will continue to pick up minutes in his absence. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum hits six triples, scores 25 points
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 3:50 PM
CJ McCollum shot 8-of-16 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, scoring 25 points with two rebounds, three assists, one steal and six three-pointers.
Analysis: Having shot 3-of-19 from the field and 1-of-10 from three in his two previous games, McCollum was looking to snap out of that funk. Mission accomplished, as he shot 50 percent from the field and led the Wizards in scoring. Thirteen of his 16 shot attempts were from beyond the arc, and he has a three-point attempt rate of nearly 55 percent through nine games. When the shots are falling at a solid clip, as they were on Friday, that's a nice deal for those who have McCollum rostered. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (elbow) off injury report Friday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (elbow) is not on the injury report against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Analysis: Middleton will be back after a two-game absence. Justin Champagnie started in his place but didn't play a large role in either game. Champagnie will return to a limited reserve role with Middleton back. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (leg) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 11:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (leg) has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Analysis: Coulibaly exited early from Wednesday's game, and he'll be held out at least one more game. Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson are the top options to receive extended minutes with Coulibaly out. Carrington was a starter at the beginning of the year while Coulibaly was sidelined and played 31 minutes on Wednesday. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie tallies 12 points in defeat
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 4:48 PM
Justin Champagnie accounted for 12 points (4-of-4 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, one steal and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Making his second consecutive start for the injured Khris Middleton (knee), Champagnie hit double figures for the first time this season. In fact, the 12 points scored on Wednesday were two more than Champagnie's total entering the game. Even if Middeton remains out, there's no need to entertain streaming Champagnie. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (leg) will not return Wednesday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:26 PM
Washington Wizards
Bilal Coulibaly (leg) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Coulibaly is dealing with tightness in his lower left leg, and with the Wizards down big, there's no reason to risk anything. He played 16 minutes, finishing with one point (0-of-5 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds and three assists. Rookies Tre Johnson and Will Riley should see plenty of time during the fourth quarter, with the former being the more valuable player if Coulibaly misses time. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (elbow) out Wednesday vs. Boston
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 12:28 PM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Middleton's absence from Wednesday's game will be his second since suffering an elbow injury. Justin Champagnie replaced him in the starting lineup on Monday, but the change also meant more opportunities for Tre Johnson off the bench. |
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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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