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Leaky Black Leaky Black plays 41 minutes, scores 14 points
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 3:33 PM
Leaky Black recorded 14 points (6-of-14 FGs), nine rebounds, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: A common practice of lottery-bound teams at this stage of the season is to play their two-way and 10-day contract guys heavy minutes. Black played 41 minutes on Thursday, and while the stat line wasn't exactly robust, he finished one rebound shy of a double-double. Playing time shouldn't be an issue for Leaky in Washington's final two games of the season, so those in active leagues should consider picking him up. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (back) downgraded to out vs. Chicago
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:30 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaden Hardy (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Hardy did not play in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, which factored into Sharife Cooper playing 27 minutes off the bench. Cooper should take on a similar workload in Thursday's rematch. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (back) upgraded to available vs. CHI
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:27 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Gill will be in the Wizards' rotation on Thursday, but the playing time may be limited. He logged 16 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, with Julian Reese playing 36. The rookie forward/center may be the safer option for fantasy managers in active leagues. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (heel) downgraded to out vs. CHI
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Coulibaly, who was held out of Sunday's loss to the Nets due to heel bursitis, logged 24 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. His absence for Thursday's rematch opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Will Riley and Justin Champagnie being potential replacements. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie (knee) upgraded to available
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Justin Champagnie (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Champagnie is good to go after initially being questionable for Thursday's game. He should take on a similar workload after logging 29 minutes in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Bulls. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (back) questionable vs. Chicago
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:57 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaden Hardy (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Even with Hardy unavailable for Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, the Wizards had enough available players to roll out a nine-man rotation. If he can play in Thursday's rematch, Hardy should get minutes off the bench, especially with Bilal Coulibaly listed as questionable. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (back) questionable vs. Chicago
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Gill started Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, but a cervical lumbar contusion limited him to 16 minutes. Julian Reese, who also started on Tuesday, logged 36 minutes. He may have to take on an even heavier workload, as the Wizards remain without Alex Sarr and Tristan Vuk?evi?. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (heel) questionable vs. Chicago
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Coulibaly played in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, logging 24 minutes as part of the starting lineup. If he can't play, Justin Champagnie and Will Riley are potential replacements. While Riley is not on the injury report, Champagnie is also questionable with a knee injury. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie (knee) questionable vs. Chicago
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Justin Champagnie (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Champagnie was also questionable ahead of Tuesday's loss to the Bulls, a game in which he played 29 minutes off the bench. If available, he'll take on a similar role on Thursday. Jamir Watkins may take on additional minutes if Champagnie can't play. |
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Trae Young Keefe: Young (quad) not expected back this season
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:34 AM
Chase Hughes
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday that Trae Young (back, quad) is not expected to play again this season.
Analysis: While the Wizards kept the door open on a return at some point before the end of the season, Young's remaining sidelined is no surprise. He appeared in five games after being traded from Atlanta to Washington and is expected to be one of the Wizards' cornerstones moving forward. Young's recent injury history will make it challenging to trust him with a first-round pick in fantasy drafts next fall. Still, he has the potential to offer that kind of value, especially for managers punting turnovers. |
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Anthony Davis Keefe: Anthony Davis (hand) not expected to play
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:32 AM
Chase Hughes
Wizards coach Brian Keefe told reporters Anthony Davis (hand) isn't expected to play again this season.
Analysis: Davis was cleared for light contact last week as the Wizards tried to ramp up the 33-year-old center for a return, but just ran out of time. With Davis this close to returning, he should have a normal offseason and be ready for the start of next year. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (back) out Tuesday vs. Bulls
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:33 AM
Jaden Hardy (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Hardy was initially listed as questionable with back spasms, but has since been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls. Leaky Black could be of added importance with Tre Johnson (foot) also sidelined. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) out Tuesday vs. Bulls
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Bulls.
Analysis: With Vuk?evi? sidelined, Anthony Gill and Julian Reese should hold things down at center for the Wizards in a favorable matchup with Chicago. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly, Justin Champagnie available Tues.
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Justin Champagnie (knee) are available for Tuesday's matchup with the Bulls.
Analysis: Coulibaly and Champagnie will return following one-game absences after the pair sat out Sunday's matchup with the Nets. Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black should see their roles reduced with Coulibaly and Champagnie back in action. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (heel) questionable vs. Chicago
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Tuesday.
Analysis: Coulibaly missed Sunday's game, which allowed Jamir Watkins to get the start in his place. Watkins will likely play a similar role if Coulibaly remains out; he scored 20 points in 44 minutes in Sunday's loss. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie (knee) questionable vs. Chicago
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Justin Champagnie (knee) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Tuesday.
Analysis: Champagnie could miss a second straight game, which would likely allow Julian Reese to get another start at center, with Anthony Gill playing the power forward minutes. Both players played over 40 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Nets. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) questionable vs. Chicago
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) is questionable to play against the Bulls on Tuesday.
Analysis: Vuk?evi? has missed Washington's last two games, which has led to Anthony Gill starting at center. Vuk?evi? will start if he's available, which would push Gill to the bench, though he will remain a starter if Vuk?evi? is sidelined. |
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Leaky Black Leaky Black records career-high five steals
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:23 AM
Leaky Black tallied eight points (3-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, five steals and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Making sense of the Wizards' rotation in recent games proved a frustrating task for many fantasy managers, and Black is a prime example of this. One day removed from playing four minutes in a loss to the Heat, he was in the starting lineup on Sunday and logged 42 minutes against the Nets. Washington did not have Bilal Coulibaly or Tre Johnson, which factored into Black's heavier workload. He didn't shoot the ball particularly well, but Leaky did manage to record a career-high five steals. The Wizards play four games in Week 24 for those in active fantasy leagues, but pinpointing which will be good spots to stream Black may prove challenging. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) downgraded to out vs. BKN
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 8:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Vuk?evi? will miss a second consecutive game, which likely means another start for Anthony Gill. Julian Reese may also be in the rotation, but he only played 10 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Heat. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (heel) downgraded to out vs. Nets
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 7:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Coulibaly, who has been dealing with bursitis in his right heel for a few games, played 25 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Heat. Leaky Black and Jamir Watkins should see their roles expand, especially with Tre Johnson and Julian Champagnie also out. |
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