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Trae Young WAS starts Young, Johnson, Coulibaly, Black, Reese
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 12:36 PM
Washington Wizards
Trae Young, Tre Johnson, Bilal Coulibaly, Leaky Black and Julian Reese will start Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Young is making his Wizards debut on Thursday, and he'll do so as a starter. Bub Carrington heads to the bench, but he'll still get quality playing time due to Young's restriction of 17-20 minutes. The other change to the lineup is Black, who replaces Will Riley in the starting five. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (illness) available vs. Utah
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 12:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (illness) is available to play against the Jazz on Thursday.
Analysis: Gill will return to the lineup following a two-game absence. Julian Reese has started with Gill sidelined, though that could change with Gill available. Regardless, neither should be rostered outside of the deepest of leagues. |
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Anthony Davis Davis (hand) cleared to begin on court activities
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 8:11 AM
Washington Wizards
Anthony Davis (hand) has been cleared to begin limited individual on-court basketball activities.
Analysis: Davis is currently out with ligament damage in his left hand and was traded to Washington despite the injury. He recently met with Dr. Steven Shin, a hand specialist, and was cleared for the limited return to practice. The Wizards released a statement that Davis will be re-evaluated in two weeks, at which time they will have a clearer timeline of when, or if, he can return to the court this season. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (thigh) to remain out vs. Utah
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (thigh) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Vuk?evi? will miss another game as he recovers from a thigh contusion. With Anthony Gill (illness) considered questionable, Julian Reese could make a third straight start after being signed to a two-way contract last weekend. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (illness) questionable vs. Utah
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Gill has missed Washington's last two games with an illness. With Tristan Vuk?evi? also out, undrafted rookie Julian Reese has filled in as the starting center. While he isn't worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, Reese will play plenty if Gills remains out. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee, quad) removed from injury report
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trae Young (knee, quad) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Announced by Young himself on Monday, it's now official that he will make his Wizards debut on Thursday. The star point guard will be limited to 17-20 minutes, so there will still be plenty of minutes available to Bub Carrington, even if he's moved to the bench to make room for Young. |
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Jaden Hardy Jaden Hardy scores 18 points off bench vs. Magic
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 4:34 PM
Jaden Hardy provided a boost off the bench with 18 points (7-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer on Tuesday against the Magic.
Analysis: Hardy has appeared in seven games since being traded from Dallas at the deadline, and he has scored in double figures in each of them, though this was his highest-scoring outing. He has never been able to contribute in multiple categories, but he is undoubtedly a talented scorer. He'll remain a reliable source of offense for Washington for the rest of the season. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (illness) out Tuesday vs. Magic
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 9:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (illness) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Magic.
Analysis: Gill will join Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, Tristan Vuk?evi?, Kyshawn George and Jamir Watkins on the sideline. Washington's frontcourt rotation is decimated by injuries, so Julian Reese could earn a second start in as many days. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? out, Anthony Gill questionable
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 7:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (thigh) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Magic, and Anthony Gill (illness) is questionable.
Analysis: Vuk?evi?'s continued absence will free up meaningful minutes for Gill if Gill is able to take the court after sitting out Monday. If Gill is out again, rookie Julian Reese could remain with the first unit. Reese started Monday in his NBA debut and recorded two points, four rebounds and three steals a cross 28 minutes. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly scores team-high 23 points
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 3:36 PM
Bilal Coulibaly finished Monday's loss to the Rockets with 23 points (9-of-16 FGs), one rebound, one steal, two blocks and five three-pointers.
Analysis: While Coulibaly has reached double figures in seven of his last eight appearances, Monday's defeat was one of his most productive performances of the season. The Wizards wing finished with a season-high in points, recording his second 20-point game. Coulibaly did play both games of Washington's last back-to-back, which may bode well for his availability for Tuesday's game in Orlando. |
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Anthony Gill Anthony Gill (illness) downgraded to out vs. HOU
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 12:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Anthony Gill (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: With Tristan Vuk?evi? (thigh) already out, the Wizards will be severely shorthanded in the post on Monday. Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins should play more, with one likely moving into the starting lineup. And this could be a big night for those who have Houston's Alperen ?engün on their fantasy rosters. |
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Trae Young Trae Young (knee, quad) to make WAS debut Thursday
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 10:55 AM
David Aldridge
Trae Young (knee, quad) will make his Wizards' debut on Thursday against the Jazz.
Analysis: Acquired from the Hawks in early January, Young has been rehabbing knee and quad injuries that he suffered early in the season. While his return to action would push Bub Carrington to the bench, Young will be limited to 17-20 minutes on Thursday. Between the time that he's missed and Washington's need to hold onto its first-round pick, which is top-8 protected, it wouldn't make much sense for Young to play heavy minutes between now and the end of the season. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (thigh) out Monday vs. Houston
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 7:27 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (thigh) is out for Monday's matchup with the Rockets.
Analysis: With Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis sidelined and Anthony Gill (illness) questionable, Washington's frontcourt will be sorely shorthanded yet again. Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins are candidates for additional run against the Rockets if Gill is ultimately ruled out. |
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Leaky Black Leaky Black (ankle) ruled out vs. Houston
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Leaky Black (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Black, who recently agreed to a two-way contract with the Wizards, is dealing with a sprained left ankle. His absence won't affect fantasy basketball. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi?, Anthony Gill questionable Monday
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 11:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (thigh) and Anthony Gill (illness) are questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Vuk?evi? and Gill are the players the Wizards have relied on at the center position as Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis remain out due to injury. The former has been under a minutes restriction, most recently logging 19 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Raptors. If either player sits out Monday's contest, the Wizards will have to go small, likely meaning more minutes for Justin Champagnie and Jamir Watkins. |
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Bilal Coulibaly Bilal Coulibaly records 14/5/4/1 line vs. Toronto
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 3:44 PM
Bilal Coulibaly accounted for 14 points (6-of-10 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: None of the Wizards' five starters exceeded 23 minutes on Saturday, with Coulibaly leading the way in that category. He was productive in those 23 minutes, but the Wizards' rotation continues to be a frustrating one for fantasy managers to fill out. Coulibaly hasn't been the best fantasy option this season, and it's fair to question if that changes in the final six weeks of the regular season. With Washington's four-game Week 19 beginning with a back-to-back, there isn't much to gain from picking up Coulibaly. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vukcevic (hip) available Saturday
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 6:25 AM
Tristan Vukcevic (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Vukcevic is dealing with a left hip impingement that's put him on the injury report this week. The 22-year-old small forward was initially listed as questionable, but is available to play against the Raptors on Saturday. Vukcevic started and played 17 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Hawks. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? (hip) questionable vs. Toronto
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 11:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tristan Vuk?evi? (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Due to a left hip impingement, Vuk?evi? was also questionable for Thursday's loss to the Hawks. He ultimately started and logged 17 minutes, with Anthony Gill playing 31 minutes off the bench. If Vuk?evi? can go on Saturday, his hip injury may prevent him from playing the minutes he needs to achieve fantasy relevance. |
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Trae Young Trae Young, Alex Sarr considered week-to-week
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 2:12 PM
Meghan McPeak
Trae Young (knee, quad) and Alex Sarr (hamstring) are considered week-to-week.
Analysis: Young and Sarr were re-evaluated this week, and neither player is particularly close to a return to game action. And in the case of the former, he has yet to make his Wizards' debut. As a result, fantasy managers are left to stash Young and Sarr in IL slots, while the absences make Bub Carrington and Tristan Vuk?evi? more valuable in fantasy leagues. |
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Tristan Vukcevic Tristan Vuk?evi? will suit up on Thursday
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 7:02 AM
Tristan Vuk?evi? (hip) is active for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Vuk?evi? missed Tuesday's game against the Hornets but will be back in action against the Hawks. Over the last two weeks, he's averaging 10.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.0 steals in just under 20 minutes per game. |
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