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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (ankle) out Saturday vs. Knicks
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 7:33 AM
Khris Middleton (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Middleton continues to manage an ankle injury after undergoing bilateral ankle surgery over the offseason. Justin Champagnie figures to be the primary beneficiary of the 33-year-old small forward's absence. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic records 17/6/3/3 line vs. Orlando
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 4:37 PM
Tristan Vukcevic provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (5-of-10 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and four three-pointers against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Vukcevic was pushed to the bench despite playing well as a starter on Wednesday. However, that didn't stop him from scoring at least 15 points for a fourth-straight appearance. Vukcevic has been in and out of the lineup recently since he is still on a two-way contract. However, he has been available for Washington's last three games and had been fantastic in nine-cat leagues with averages of 17 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.7 blocks and 2.7 three-pointers per game. |
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Justin Champagnie Poole, George, Khris, Champagnie, Sarr starting
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 12:48 PM
Joshua Robbins
Jordan Poole, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton, Justin Champagnie and Alexandre Sarr will start against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: AJ Johnson, Bub Carrington and Tristan Vukcevic all started against the Jazz on Wednesday, but Champagnie will return to the starting unit to better match up with Orlando, and George and Middleton will also be back from injury. Johnson, Carrington and Vukcevic should still play significant roles off the bench. |
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Saddiq Bey Saddiq Bey assigned to G League on Friday
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 5:40 AM
NBA.com
Wizards assigned F Saddiq Bey to the Capital City Go Go of the G League.
Analysis: Bey tore his ACL over a year ago and hasn't played an NBA game since March 10, 2024. The G League assignment means he's likely nearing a return, but it's unclear if he'll see any game action with the parent club this season. If Bey sees the court before the end of the 2024-25 campaign, he will surely be on a minutes restriction and not worth a look in fantasy basketball leagues. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (finger) ruled out vs. Orlando
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 11:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marcus Smart (finger) has been ruled out against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Smart will sit out the first leg of Washington's back-to-back due to a finger injury that has forced him to miss time this season. AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington should both take on extra minutes with Smart sidelined. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (ankle) off injury report Friday
Thu, Mar 20, 2025, 11:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (ankle) is not on the injury report against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Both Tristan Vukcevic and Bub Carrington started in place of Middleton and Kyshawn George (knee) on Wednesday, but they will likely return to the bench with both Middleton and George not on the injury report. However, Washington is focused on lottery odds, so it's unclear if Middleton will play a significant role. |
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Colby Jones Colby Jones has 24 points, four threes in loss
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 5:18 PM
Colby Jones had 24 points (9-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, three steals and four three-pointers against the Jazz on Wednesday.
Analysis: Jones played 25 minutes in his second game with the Wizards on Monday and had just two points against the Trail Blazers. The 22-year-old shooting guard was much better this time around. He dropped 24 points on 11 shots and made all four of his three-point attempts. While Jones benefitted from Kyshawn George being out with a knee injury, it's possible he's earned himself more minutes with this performance. He could have value in deeper formats if that's the case. |
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Tristan Vukcevic WAS starting Bub, Poole, Johnson, Sarr, Vukcevic
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 2:42 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bub Carrington, Jordan Poole, AJ Johnson, Alexandre Sarr and Tristan Vukcevic will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Vukcevic had one of his best games of the season on Monday and has been rewarded with a place in the starting lineup. Also starting is Carrington, as the Wizards are without Khris Middleton and Kyshawn George due to injury. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole, Marcus Smart available Wednesday
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 9:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jordan Poole (elbow) and Marcus Smart (illness) are available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Poole has been an offensive focal point for the Wizards this season, and that won't change on Wednesday. His availability is good news for fantasy managers, as Poole has rebounded from a rough 2023-24 campaign. As for Smart, while he will play rotation minutes, the production has not been good enough to merit being rostered in most leagues. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole, Marcus Smart questionable Wednesday
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 6:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jordan Poole (elbow) and Marcus Smart (illness) are questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: The Wizards have upgraded Poole's and Smart's statuses for Wednesday's game. While the former was initially doubtful, the latter was ruled out on the team's first injury report. Poole's availability has a more significant impact on fantasy basketball, as he has been a productive member of the starting lineup. While Smart would play rotation minutes off the bench, he is not a must-roster player. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart ruled out Wednesday
Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 1:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (ankle) and Marcus Smart (illness) are out against the Jazz on Wednesday.
Analysis: Middleton and Smart will miss Wednesday's game, and the latter also missed the previous two. Middleton's absence will be more impactful as it opens up a space in the starting lineup. Justin Champagnie may return to the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole (elbow) doubtful Wednesday vs. Utah
Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 1:42 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jordan Poole (elbow) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Poole appears likely to miss Wednesday's game with a right elbow contusion. The elbow injury limited him to 11 minutes during Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers. If Poole cannot play on Wednesday, Bub Carrington will likely move into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling. |
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Corey Kispert Corey Kispert (thumb) done for season
Tue, Mar 18, 2025, 9:12 AM
Wizards PR
Corey Kispert underwent a procedure to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, and he will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season.
Analysis: With just a few weeks left in the 2024-25 campaign, the last-place Wizards will be without another key option. In Kispert's place, Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie should continue to see increased playing time with AJ Johnson picking up a few extra minutes, too. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic chips in 17/8/2/1/2 off bench
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 7:14 PM
Tristan Vukcevic provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (6-of-13 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: Vukcevic hasn't been a consistent part of Washington's rotation, but after not seeing the floor for three games, he was able to pick up where he left off in his previous appearance. Vukcevic has scored in double figures in each of his last two games and has at least seven rebounds, one steal, one block and two triples in three straight games. Vukcevic should see more minutes down the stretch of this season and have a chance to be a âsilly seasonâ star once again. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (illness) ruled out against Portland
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 2:16 PM
Joshua Robbins
Marcus Smart (illness) has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Analysis: Smart will miss a second-straight game with an illness, and rookie AJ Johnson filled the backup guard minutes off the bench on Saturday. Johnson played well in 18 minutes, but that isn't enough time for him to provide standard league value. Fellow rookies Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George are better options. |
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Corey Kispert Corey Kispert (thumb) out Wednesday vs. Utah
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 2:03 PM
Joshua Robbins
Corey Kispert (thumb) has been sent home from the Wizards' road trip for further evaluation.
Analysis: Kispert sprained his left thumb during Saturday's loss to the Nuggets. Already ruled out for Monday's game in Portland, he has been sent back to the nation's capital to have his thumb examined by team doctors. Kispert's early return means AJ Johnson could remain in the rotation. However, fantasy managers are better served to target Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie, who remain available in more than 70 percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Corey Kispert Corey Kispert (thumb) out Monday vs. Portland
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 11:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Corey Kispert (thumb) is out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Kispert injured his left thumb during Saturday's win over the Nuggets and will not play in Portland on Monday. His absence frees up additional minutes for AJ Johnson, who logged 18 on Saturday, as the Wizards were already playing without Marcus Smart. While Johnson may take on a similar role, he isn't productive enough to merit being streamed. |
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Marcus Smart Marcus Smart (illness) questionable Monday vs. POR
Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marcus Smart (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Smart was a late scratch for Saturday's win over the Nuggets. His absence freed up rotation minutes for AJ Johnson, who finished with nine points, two rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one three-pointer in 18 minutes. If Smart remains out, Johnson will not be a player worth adding; fantasy managers will be better off targeting Bub Carrington or Kyshawn George. |
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Jordan Poole Jordan Poole sinks game-winning three-pointer
Sat, Mar 15, 2025, 6:28 PM
NBA
Jordan Poole finished Saturday's win over the Nuggets with 19 points (7-of-11 FGs), six assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in 30 minutes.
Analysis: Poole's final stat line wasn't overwhelming, as he did not provide much value outside of the field goal percentage, points, assists and three-pointers. But he hit one of the most stunning game-winners of the season, making a 35-footer with 1.8 seconds remaining to complete the Wizards' season sweep of the Nuggets. Since the All-Star break, Poole has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats, only one round worse than what he's done for the season. The Wizards will play four games during Week 20, which is good news for those who have Poole rostered. |
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Corey Kispert Corey Kispert (thumb) will not return Saturday
Sat, Mar 15, 2025, 5:12 PM
Washington Wizards
Corey Kispert (thumb) will not return to Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: During Saturday's game, Kispert sprained the thumb on his left (non-shooting) hand and was ruled out for the rest of the night. He played 15 minutes and finished with four points, two rebounds, and one assist. If Kispert misses time, his absence may be offset by Khris Middleton, who played 20 minutes on Saturday. There may also be minutes available for AJ Johnson, especially with the Wizards prioritizing the development of their young players. |
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