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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) out Monday vs. LA Clippers Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:58 AM NBA Injury Report Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers. Analysis: Vuk?evi? will miss a third consecutive game with a knee injury. His continued absence does not affect the Wizards' rotation, as Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III are healthy.
Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) out Monday vs. LA Clippers Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:54 AM NBA Injury Report Bilal Coulibaly (back) is out for Monday's game against the Clippers. Analysis: Coulibaly injured his back during Wednesday's loss to the Clippers and will not be available for Monday's rematch, making it three consecutive games on the sidelines. Bub Carrington has started the last two games and should remain in that role, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Khris Middleton Khris Middleton hits two triples, scores 16 points Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 5:52 PM Khris Middleton amassed 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets. Analysis: Middleton was back in the Wizards' lineup after sitting out Friday's loss to the Kings, pushing Justin Champagnie (13/9/1/3 in 26 minutes) to the bench. Middleton was productive in his 27 minutes, but the few who have him rostered should be hoping to see him traded before the February 5 deadline. Already not playing both games of back-to-backs, availability could become an even bigger issue for Middleton managers if he isn't traded.
Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) remains out vs. Denver Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 8:24 AM NBA Injury Report Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) has been ruled out against the Nuggets on Saturday. Analysis: Vuk?evi? will miss a second straight game, but with both Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III healthy and available, he likely wouldn't have seen the floor much regardless.
Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (knee) off injury report vs. DEN Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 8:21 AM NBA Injury Report Khris Middleton (knee) is not on the injury report against the Nuggets on Saturday. Analysis: Middleton sat the first leg of this back-to-back, but he will be back to take on Denver. His return should push Bub Carrington back to the bench after he nearly recorded a double-double as a starter in Friday's loss.
Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) out Saturday vs. Denver Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 9:37 AM Joshua Robbins Bilal Coulibaly (back) has returned to Washington to begin receiving treatment and will not be available for Friday's game against the Nuggets. Analysis: Coulibaly played the first ten minutes of Wednesday's loss to the Clippers before leaving with lower back tightness. Already ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings, he has traveled back to Washington to begin treatment. With Coulibaly out for the final game of the road trip, rookie Will Riley should see extended minutes in both games of the back-to-back. While not a must-stream player, Riley is worth watching with an eye toward the âsilly season.â
Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) out Friday vs. Sacramento Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 1:52 PM NBA Injury Report Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Kings. Analysis: Due to a sore left knee, Vuk?evi? will not be available for Friday's game. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III will be available. Sarr was ejected during the second quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Clippers, resulting in more minutes for Bagley, while Vuk?evi? only played eight minutes.
Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (knee) out Friday vs. Sacramento Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 1:52 PM NBA Injury Report Khris Middleton (knee) will not play on Friday against the Kings. Analysis: On the heels of one of his most productive games of the season, Middleton won't take the floor for Friday's contest. The veteran guard has played a less significant role in his first full season as a Wizard, and his absence shouldn't make too much of a difference from a fantasy basketball standpoint. He's averaging 9.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) out Friday vs. Sacramento Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 1:49 PM NBA Injury Report Bilal Coulibaly (back) is out for Friday's game against the Kings. Analysis: Coulibaly had to exit Wednesday's loss to the Clippers after playing 10 minutes due to lower back tightness. Rookie Will Riley's playing time increased, as he logged 27 minutes off the bench. While he isn't worth the streaming risk yet, managers looking ahead to the âsilly seasonâ should keep an eye on Riley.
Cam Whitmore Cam Whitmore (shoulder) ruled out for season Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 11:21 AM Brett Siegel Cam Whitmore (shoulder) is out for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Analysis: Diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis just before Christmas, Whitmore has begun the recovery process and will not play again this season. While his absence won't affect fantasy basketball, it does ensure some of Washington's younger wings will have more opportunities later in the season.
Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley III scores 15 points Wednesday Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 7:12 PM Marvin Bagley III added 15 points (7-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds and two assists in the loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Analysis: Bagley saw extended minutes on Wednesday after Alex Sarr was ejected in the second quarter against the Clippers. Bagley took advantage, using efficient shooting to record his best scoring game of January and attacking the glass hard for his first double-double since December 14. Bagley has shown on multiple occasions this season that he can put up big numbers in the right amount of playing time. But in his reserve role, he's unlikely to sustain enough consistent production to become a reliable option in fantasy leagues.
Khris Middleton Khris Middleton hits three triples vs. Clippers Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 7:06 PM Khris Middleton produced 17 points (7-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in the loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Analysis: Middleton logged one of his more productive games of the season on Wednesday, utilizing the three-point shot to pave the way for his success on offense. The veteran forward also led all Wizards starters in assists in his 27 minutes of game action. Middleton is having one of the least productive seasons of his career as he plays the veteran role for a Wizards team trying to develop young talent. He's not someone fantasy managers should consider rostering at this time.
Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) will not return Wednesday Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 5:20 PM Justin Russo Bilal Coulibaly (back) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Clippers. Analysis: Coulibaly played only 10 minutes before leaving Wednesday's game with lower back tightness. His absence will free up additional minutes for rookie Will Riley and AJ Johnson. Neither offers much fantasy value right now, but that could change during the silly season, especially for Riley.
Trae Young Trae Young (quad) to be re-evaluated after ASB Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 10:11 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Trae Young (quad) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. Analysis: No surprise here, as prior reports pointed to Washington taking a cautious approach with its newly-acquired superstar. With CJ McCollum in Atlanta, Young's absence will mean more minutes for the likes of Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson in the backcourt.
Trae Young Wizards in âno rush to bring Trae Young backâ Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 6:53 AM The Athletic The Athletic's John Robbins reports that âThe Wizards' desire isn't for [Trae] Young to help them this seasonâ and are in no rush to bring him back. Analysis: Robbins claims that âthe plan is for [Young] to rehab his ankle in-houseâ and take his time returning to the court. The Wizards then anticipate Young picking up his $49 million player option for 2026, at which time they will see how well he fits alongside young players like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George. Slow-playing Young this season makes sense, considering the Wizards' first-round pick is top-eight-protected. That means that, if the Wizards lose enough games to pick inside the top eight in the 2026 NBA Draft, they will keep their pick, but if they pick outside of the top eight, the New York Knicks will control the rights to the Wizards' pick.
Trae Young Trae Young dealt to Wizards for McCollum, Kispert Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 3:34 PM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Trae Young has been traded to the Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Analysis: Rumors had been heating up, and now it's official. Young will head to Washington after appearing in just 10 games during his eighth season with the Hawks. Young will be reunited with Travis Schlenk, who drafted Trae in 2018 and is now an executive with the Wizards. The Wizards will have the rest of this season and, assuming he opts into his contract for next year, all of next season to decide if they want to keep Young around. It was a low-cost move for Washington, and they added a former All-NBA player that led the NBA in assists last season. If they're able to add another top pick in the draft this season, the Wizards will have one of the best young cores in the NBA and a star point guard to help facilitate things on offense. Plus, Washington has enough length to make up for Young's defensive limitations. Trae has been sidelined recently with a quad injury, but that could certainly heal up quickly now that he's on a new team.
Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly scores 18 points vs. Philadelphia Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 3:29 PM Bilal Coulibaly finished with 18 points (7-of-14 FGs), one rebound, two assists and two three-pointers against the 76ers on Wednesday. Analysis: Between injuries and subpar performances, it was a rough start to the season for Coulibaly. However, this recent stretch has been a productive one. He wasn't able to contribute any defensive stats, which has inflated his recent value, but he was able to have a solid night on offense. He's known for his defense, but any consistency on offense will help him be even more valuable for fantasy managers, which makes his recent games encouraging.
CJ McCollum CJ McCollum, Khris Middleton, Kyshawn George out Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 8:01 AM NBA Injury Report CJ McCollum (quad), Khris Middleton (knee) and Kyshawn George (hip) are out for Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards. Analysis: Washington is on the second leg of a back-to-back set after beating the Magic on Tuesday. George is still without a timeline for return, and the Wizards will unsurprisingly give their two veterans a maintenance day. With the trio sidelined, more minutes should be available for Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Corey Kispert and Justin Champagnie.
Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly racks up five steals vs. Orlando Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 3:36 PM Bilal Coulibaly tallied 14 points (4-of-8 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, five steals and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Magic. Analysis: Coulibaly was one of six Wizards in double figures on Tuesday, but the steals category is where he set himself apart. The five steals were a career-high for the third-year wing, who recorded four in a January 2 win over the Nets. Rostered in 26 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Coulibaly has been close to a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While those who have him rostered may consider selling high, managers in leagues where Coulibaly is available should think about picking him up.
Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie drains four triples, scores 17 Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 3:34 PM Justin Champagnie recorded 17 points (6-of-7 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Magic. Analysis: While not as prolific as twin brother Julian was on New Year's Eve against the Knicks, Champagnie gave the Wizards welcome scoring off the bench on Tuesday. His four three-pointers were a season-high, and the Wizards' wing also offered solid production in the assist and steal categories. Champagnie's fantasy ceiling hinges on the availability of other wings, most notably Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert. Both were out on Tuesday, resulting in more opportunities for Champagnie.