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Tristan Vukcevic WAS starts Bub, CJ, George, Champagnie, Vuk?evi?
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 12:34 PM
Washington Wizards
Bub Carrington, CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George, Justin Champagnie and Tristan Vuk?evi? will start Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: The Wizards are without their top two centers, as Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III are unavailable due to injury. As a result, Vuk?evi? moves into the starting lineup, and he'll have deep-league fantasy value out of necessity. The other change to the lineup is Champagnie, who replaces Khris Middleton due to Sunday's game being Washington's second in as many nights. |
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Marvin Bagley Marvin Bagley (calf) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 10:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Marvin Bagley (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Already without Alex Sarr, the Wizards won't have Bagley for Sunday's game, either. Tristan Vuk?evi? is the lone healthy center on the roster, and he'll play plenty. Anthony Gill should enter the rotation, but he is not a true center. |
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Khris Middleton Middleton, Coulibaly, Whitmore out Sunday vs. SAS
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 7:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (knee), Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) and Cam Whitmore (shoulder) are out for Sunday's matchup with the Spurs.
Analysis: Middleton took the court on Saturday, but he'll sit out for the second leg of Washington's back-to-back set. With Coulibaly and Whitmore also sidelined, the Wizards will be shorthanded at forward, which may mean an expanded role for Justin Champagnie. Alex Sarr has been ruled out, and Marvin Bagley III is questionable, so Tre Johnson and Will Riley could be called on more off the bench. |
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CJ McCollum McCollum goes off for 28 in win over Grizzlies
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 4:39 PM
CJ McCollum recorded 28 points (9-of-16 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds and six assists over 39 minutes during Saturday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: There isn't much mystery to McCollum's game at this advanced stage of his career. He'll pour in somewhere close to 20 points while chipping in a modest handful of rebounds and assists per-game, but that's mostly it. The 34-year-old veteran guard offers some value as a low-ceiling, high-floor scoring option but that's pretty much it these days. He's been a bit streakier than usual since the start of December but he's scored at least 22 points in five of eight contests during that span. |
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Cam Whitmore Cam Whitmore (shoulder) downgraded to out Saturday
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 1:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cam Whitmore (shoulder) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Whitmore will not be available for Saturday's game, but his absence does not affect fantasy basketball. He has not been in the Wizards' rotation in recent games. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham (thumb) available vs. Memphis
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malaki Branham (thumb) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Branham will return from a three-game absence, but his role this season has been minimal. He may see a few minutes off the bench, but he isn't a player that's worth rostering. |
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Cam Whitmore Cam Whitmore (shoulder) questionable vs. Memphis
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cam Whitmore (shoulder) is questionable to play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Whitmore has been out of the rotation over Washington's last four games. He likely won't see the floor whether he's available or not. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (knee) available vs. Memphis
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (knee) is available to play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Middleton will be back after missing the last four games. Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) has been ruled out, so Middleton will likely just fill his spot in the starting lineup, which also means Bub Carrington should remain in the starting unit. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) now out vs. Memphis
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 8:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) has been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Coulibaly wasn't on the initial injury report but is now dealing with an ankle sprain. He returned from a four-game absence with an oblique injury in Washington's last game and started. Khris Middleton is available for this game and will likely fill Coulibaly's starting spot. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham (thumb) questionable vs. Memphis
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 12:17 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malaki Branham (thumb) is questionable to play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Branham has missed Washington's last three games, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup to take on Memphis. However, with Bilal Coulibaly back, there won't be many minutes left for Branham. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (knee) questionable vs. Memphis
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 12:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (knee) is questionable to play against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
Analysis: Middleton has missed Washington's last four games but could make his return to the lineup. Justin Champagnie has been starting in place of Middleton, but if Middleton returns, Champagnie will be pushed back to the bench. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham (thumb) out Thursday vs. Spurs
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 10:35 AM
Malaki Branham (thumb) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Branham is set to miss his third consecutive game with a right thumb sprain. The 22-year-old power forward was unlikely to be in the Wizards rotation regardless of his health. Branham isn't worth rostering in fantasy leagues at this point. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (knee) out Thursday vs. SAS
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 1:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Thursday's game will be the fourth that Middleton has missed due to a sore right knee. Justin Champagnie has moved into the starting lineup, but that has not led to a significant increase in playing time. With Bilal Coulibaly available, there isn't much to gain from streaming Champagnie, even if he remains in the starting five. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Coulibaly (oblique) absent from injury report
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 12:59 PM
NBA Injury Report
Bilal Coulibaly (oblique) is absent from the injury report for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Coulibaly is good to go after missing the last four games with an oblique injury. Bub Carrington has filled the void in the starting lineup for the previous three games; he may be headed to the bench on Thursday. However, prepare for the possibility that Coulibaly's minutes may be restricted. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham (thumb) questionable Thursday
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 12:56 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malaki Branham (thumb) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Even if Branham is cleared to return from his sprained right thumb, he's unlikely to be in the rotation, especially with Bilal Coulibaly available to return. |
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Marvin Bagley Bagley erupts for 23 points, 14 boards in blowout
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:36 AM
Marvin Bagley III went off for 23 points (9-of-14 FGs, 5-of-10 FTs), 14 rebounds, one steal and one block over 31 minutes on Sunday, powering the Wizards to a 108??"89 victory over the Pacers.
Analysis: Bagley had little trouble handling Indiana's overmatched frontcourt as he recorded his second consecutive double-double, attempting double-digit free throws for the third time in his last six contests since the start of December. The 26-year-old former lottery pick is averaging 14 points and 8.7 rebounds during that span, offering some appeal in deeper fantasy formats. The Wizards return to action on Thursday with a road tilt against the Spurs before weekend contests against the Grizzlies and Spurs. |
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Justin Champagnie Champagnie records double-double against Pacers
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:33 AM
Justin Champagnie tallied 13 points (6-of-13 FGs), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block over 30 minutes during Sunday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Champagnie pulled down 11 defensive rebounds to notch his first double-double of the young season. The 24-year-old guard has delivered fourth-round fantasy value over the past two weeks, averaging 10.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks over his last six games dating back to the start of December. He's a decent pickup for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues as he should continue to get opportunities for the rebuilding Wizards as they deal with a plethora of injuries to key contributors. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton (knee) out Sunday vs. Indiana
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 10:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Khris Middleton (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Sunday's game will be the third straight that Middleton has missed, as he continues to deal with a sore right knee. Justin Champagnie has been his replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role. However, he played only 18 minutes in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, while rookies Jamir Watkins and Will Riley logged 29 and 24 minutes, respectively, off the bench. With Tre Johnson returning to action on Friday, there may not be enough minutes for Champagnie to affect fantasy basketball, even if he remains in the starting lineup. |
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Malaki Branham Malaki Branham (thumb) out Sunday vs. Indiana
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 10:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malaki Branham (thumb) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Branham is unavailable for a second straight game as he deals with a sprained right thumb. However, his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the guard is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. |
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CJ McCollum CJ McCollum scores 27 points in loss to Cleveland
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:47 PM
CJ McCollum added 27 points (9-of-20 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: McCollum was one of two Wizards players to score over 25 points in the loss. He shot efficiently en route to nearly tallying 30 points, but also contributed as a facilitator in the process. Even with the Wizards' struggles this season, the veteran guard is still finding ways to produce. His scoring numbers are as low as they've been since his sophomore season, but not far off his 21.1/ 3.8/ 4.1 splits last season. He'll remain a focal point of the Wizards' offense so long as he's in the lineup. |
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