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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie scores 13 points in blowout loss
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 10:30 AM
Justin Champagnie recorded 13 points (4-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Champagnie has reached double figures in each of his last three appearances. While the playing time, 25 minutes on Sunday, wasn't the best, he remains in the starting lineup. For that reason, Champagnie is worth the risk for managers seeking players with âsilly season standoutâ potential. The Wizards only play one of their four Week 17 games before the All-Star break, on Wednesday against the Cavaliers, so there won't be much to be gained from grabbing Champagnie off the waiver wire on Monday. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (eye) exits during fourth quarter
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 10:28 AM
Bijan Todd
Bilal Coulibaly (eye) tallied seven points (2-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss ot the Heat.
Analysis: Coulibaly took a shot to the face from Heat guard Kasparas Jaku?ionis with 5:36 remaining in the fourth quarter and did not return. The third-year wing finished with seven points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. Will Riley (nine points, one rebound, one steal, one block and one three-pointer) was limited to 21 minutes, an understandable development since he played 45 on Saturday. If Coulibaly misses time, Riley is the most likely beneficiary. |
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Anthony Davis Dawkins: Davis (hand) likely to play this season
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 7:46 AM
David Aldridge
Wizards GM Will Dawkins said on Sunday that he anticipates Anthony Davis (hand) playing at some point this season.
Analysis: Two days after NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Davis was unlikely to play again this season, Dawkins said that he anticipates the forward/center returning at some point. In the short term, Davis will return to Dallas to work with his medical team as he recovers from ligament damage in his left hand. Dawkins also noted that the 4-to-6 week timeline provided in mid-January is closer to 6-to-10 weeks. If Davis were to play this season, the timeline suggests he won't be available until sometime in March. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) upgraded to available
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 7:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Vuk?evi? was in the starting lineup for Saturday's loss to the Nets, but he only played 20 minutes. With Alex Sarr (ankle) also available, Vuk?evi? may play even less. However, Sarr only played 18 minutes in Thursday's win over the Pistons. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) upgraded to available
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 7:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Coulibaly is back after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Nets. As a result of his return, Will Riley will likely head to the bench. However, the rookie is worth holding onto, as he should still play plenty. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (hand) downgraded to out vs. Miami
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 6:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Gill will sit out Sunday's game with a right hand contusion, leaving the Wizards down a frontcourt option off the bench. If Alex Sarr (ankle) and Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) can play, the Wizards should be fine in terms of their frontcourt depth. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) questionable vs. Miami
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: With Alex Sarr (ankle) unavailable, Vuk?evi? started Saturday's loss to the Nets. However, he only played 20 minutes, with veteran Anthony Gill (hand) logging 28 off the bench. If Sarr, who's also listed as questionable, plays, there isn't much to be gained from rostering Vuk?evi? in fantasy leagues, even on a four-game day. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (not with team) out vs. Miami
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
D'Angelo Russell (not with team) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Russell has yet to join the Wizards since being sent to the nation's capital as part of the Anthony Davis trade. And it's fair to wonder if the veteran guard is a buyout candidate, given the number of young perimeter players on the roster. There's no need to roster Russell in fantasy leagues. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy (rest) ruled out vs. Miami
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaden Hardy (rest) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Hardy's Wizards debut will have to wait for at least one more game. Given his role in Dallas, fantasy managers should hold off on adding the fourth-year guard until it's made clear that there's a place for him within the Wizards' rotation. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (hand) questionable vs. Miami
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (hand) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Gill has played between 27 and 30 minutes in three of Washington's last four games, with his playing time dictated mainly by the availability of starter Alex Sarr (ankle). With the second-year center also listed as questionable, Gill could be in for another heavy workload if he plays, but Sarr doesn't. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) questionable vs. Miami
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 3:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Coulibaly did not play in Saturday's loss to the Nets, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Will Riley. Even if the third-year wing can play against Miami, those who have added Riley recently need to hold onto him. The rookie should play plenty the rest of the season, regardless of Coulibaly's availability. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? scores 14 points vs. Brooklyn
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 11:33 AM
Tristan Vuk?evi? produced 14 points (6-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Marvin Bagley is now in Dallas, so Vuk?evi? was the next man up with Alex Sarr (ankle) unavailable. The 7-footer's performance was somewhat underwhelming, especially after Wizards head coach Brian Keefe felt the need to pull Vuk?evi? from the game after an uninspired start to the third quarter. Vuk was able to get back into the game, but he only logged 20 minutes. Even on nights when Sarr isn't available, there's little to be gained from rostering Vuk?evi?. |
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Justin Champagnie Justin Champagnie scores 21 in 22 minutes vs. BKN
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 11:31 AM
Justin Champagnie tallied 21 points (5-of-8 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Saturday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: For fantasy managers with their eyes on Champagnie as a potential âsilly season standout,â Saturday's performance was a mixed bag. The overall stat line was nice, with one exception: playing time. On a day when the Wizards were without Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr, Champagnie played 22 minutes. All three could be back for Sunday's game against the Heat, so Saturday may represent a missed opportunity for Champagnie managers. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) downgraded to out vs. BKN
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 8:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Coulibaly will sit out the first game of Washington's back-to-back to end Week 16. With Kyshawn George also out, the Wizards will rely even more on Justin Champagnie and Will Riley. Both players are worth streaming and should also have value during the silly season. |
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Anthony Davis Report: Anthony Davis (hand) likely out for season
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:38 PM
Chris B. Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Friday that Anthony Davis (hand, groin) is unlikely to play again this season.
Analysis: With the Wizards likely focused on doing all they can to avoid losing their 2026 first-round pick, which is top-8 protected, to the Knicks, Davis not making his debut for the team until next season would be an unsurprising development. It was reported in mid-January that Davis' left hand injury wouldn't require surgery to repair the ligament damage. Will he go through with the procedure now that it's reportedly been decided that Davis won't play this season? For fantasy managers who have been stashing Davis in an IL spot, it's time to move on. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (back) questionable vs. Brooklyn
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 11:01 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Coulibaly is one of three Wizards' starters on the injury report for Saturday's game, which is the first of two in as many days for Washington. If he's unable to play, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins will take on added importance in the rotation. Riley is worth picking up now, as his opportunities have increased and should continue to do so. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Vuk?evi? (hamstring) absent from injury report
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 11:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (hamstring) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Vuk?evi? has been out for nearly a month with a hamstring injury. With the Wizards trading Marvin Bagley III and new addition Anthony Davis out due to injury, Vuk?evi? will likely slide into the rotation. There's no need to roster him in fantasy leagues, but keep an eye on the third-year center. As long as he doesn't hit his 50-game limit as a two-way player, there may be times later in the season when Vuk?evi? plays quality minutes. |
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Dante Exum Danté Exum moved to Washington as part of AD trade
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 8:17 AM
Shams Charania
Danté Exum has been traded to the Wizards as part of the Anthony Davis trade.
Analysis: Exum was ruled out for the rest of the season in November, and he's on an expiring deal. Exum was included to make the deal work, but he may not ever suit up for Washington. He'll enter free agency next summer. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell dealt to Wizards in 8-player deal
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 8:02 AM
Shams Charania
D'Angelo Russell has been traded to the Wizards as part of an eight-player trade.
Analysis: Russell has been out of the rotation for most of the season in Dallas, and now he'll join the rebuilding Wizards. It is unlikely that he is given any meaningful minutes, unless the Wizards feel he isn't going to help them win too many games. Russell could certainly be a buyout candidate, which may be the only path for him to make an impact this season. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy heading to Washington in AD deal
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 7:57 AM
Shams Charania
Jaden Hardy has been traded to the Wizards as part of the Anthony Davis trade.
Analysis: Hardy has been an electric scorer at time since he was drafted in the second round in 2022. He'll now get a fresh start on a rebuilding team in Washington, and he could get a chance to play big minutes down the stretch of this season. However, he likely isn't part of the Wizards' plans for the future, so he may not find a long-term home in Washington. |
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