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Anthony Gill • PF • Wizards

Anthony Gill Good to Go Monday

Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (ankle) will play Monday against the Lakers after being listed as questionable earlier in the day. The veteran could see steady minutes with Alexandre Sarr (toe) and Bilal Coulibaly (heel) both sidelined, giving Washington few reliable frontcourt options. Gill has quietly produced 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.6 steals across his last five appearances, making him a possible deep-league option for managers needing efficient scoring and steals. Tristan Vukcevic and Justin Champagnie should also continue seeing stable roles with the Wizards short on size.

Yesterday

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Will Not Play Monday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will miss Monday's game against the Lakers, creating more minutes on the wing for a young rotation already missing Alexandre Sarr (toe). Will Riley could be in line for a larger role after scoring 14 points with one three-pointer in 26 minutes last game, while Justin Champagnie added 10 points, one three-pointer, and one block in 24 minutes. Jamir Watkins also chipped in eight points in 17 minutes. Riley stands out as the most interesting deep-league streamer for scoring, while Champagnie offers modest category depth if minutes hold.

Yesterday

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Ruled Out Vs. Lakers

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers after being downgraded from questionable, leaving Washington thin in the frontcourt. Tristan Vukcevic could see more opportunity despite playing just 16 minutes in his last start, where he finished with 10 points, two three-pointers, and one block. Anthony Gill logged heavier minutes off the bench with 31 and contributed eight points, three rebounds, and one steal. Vukcevic could be worth a look in deeper leagues for managers needing a big man who can hit the occasional three, while Gill is more of a low-upside option who may help a bit in rebounds if his minutes stay elevated.

Yesterday

Bub Carrington • PG • Wizards

Bub Carrington Exits Early Sunday Due to Cramping

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington didn't finish Sunday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers due to muscle cramping. He left the action in the third quarter, wrapping up his night with 11 points, two rebounds, four assists, one steal, and four turnovers in 22 minutes. Since this was the first game of a back-to-back for Washington, Carrington might sit out Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Tre Johnson (foot) and Sharife Cooper could have more playing opportunities without Carrington.

2 days ago

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Out Sunday vs. Trail Blazers

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) will not play Sunday against Portland as the second-year big man gets injury management on the first leg of a back-to-back. His absence could open short-term opportunities for Tristan Vukcevic and Anthony Gill in deeper formats. Gill logged 14 points, three assists, two steals, and one block in 25 minutes his last time out, while Vukcevic has flashed scoring upside in prior spot starts. Julian Reese remains a risky option due to his two-way status.

3 days ago

Tre Johnson • SG • Wizards

Tre Johnson Back From Three-Game Absence Friday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Tre Johnson (foot) is available on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. He will return to action after missing three games due to a right foot sprain. Johnson has been quiet this month, posting 11.2 points per game. He has struggled to score efficiently, making only 34.5 percent of his field-goal attempts. Golden State ranks just outside the top 10 in defensive efficiency and limited Johnson to 13 points last week in a 125-117 road win. Leaky Black and Jaden Hardy lose fantasy value with Johnson's return.

4 days ago

Tristan Vukcevic • PF • Wizards

Tristan Vukcevic Active Friday Night

Washington Wizards forward/center Tristan Vukcevic (back) will play in Friday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. He missed Wednesday's win over Utah due to a back problem. It wasn't initially clear whether Vukcevic could play on Friday, as he was listed as questionable on the original injury report. With Alexandre Sarr (toe) also available, Julian Reese could fall out of the rotation despite posting a massive 26-point, 17-rebound double-double on Wednesday night.

4 days ago

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Returns to Action Friday

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. The French big man has missed two games due to a toe issue. Sarr has been disappointing during the second half of the season, averaging 11.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks since the All-Star break. Still, he could find some joy on Friday night against a Warriors frontcourt that will be without Al Horford (calf) and Quinten Post (foot).

4 days ago

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Available Against Warriors

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will play on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. He has received the clearance to play after the team listed Coulibaly as questionable on the initial injury report. Coulibaly has been hot from downtown this month, averaging 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 steals with 40.4 percent three-point efficiency. Last week, he finished a 125-117 loss to the Warriors with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal, hitting both of his attempts from outside.

4 days ago

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Could Miss Friday's Game

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors after continuing to deal with a lingering heel issue. If he sits, Jamir Watkins and Leaky Black could see expanded roles. Black is coming off an 11-point performance with seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and three blocks in 40 minutes, making him an intriguing deep-league streamer for defensive stats. Watkins added eight points, six rebounds, and three steals off the bench and could also see enough run to warrant consideration in deeper formats if Coulibaly is unavailable.

5 days ago

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Could Miss Third Straight Game

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors after missing the last two contests with toe inflammation. If he remains out, Julian Reese could continue to see run after erupting for 26 points and 17 rebounds in 30 minutes as a fill-in starter, though his two-way status makes him a risky fantasy play. Tristan Vukcevic (back), if cleared to play, could also factor into the rotation after a 13-point outing earlier this week. Anthony Gill remains a deeper league option after posting eight points, six rebounds, and five assists in his last appearance.

5 days ago

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George to be Re-Evaluated in One Week

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (elbow) will remain sidelined and be re-evaluated in one week. George is currently working his way back from a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow. This is an issue that has kept him out since early March, and it could sideline him for the rest of the season. The Wizards will likely make a final decision on George in April, with the team only having six regular-season games left beginning April 1. With George sidelined, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins should continue seeing larger roles in the rotation.

6 days ago

Tristan Vukcevic • PF • Wizards

Tristan Vukcevic Out Against Jazz

Washington Wizards forward/center Tristan Vukcevic (back) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. Vukcevic did not return to Sunday's game against the New York Knicks after experiencing lower-back tightness and the same issue will keep him out of tonight's contest. Alexandre Sarr (toe) is also out, so Anthony Gill could see deeper rotation minutes after collecting 18 points, five rebounds, and three steals across 26 minutes on Sunday.

6 days ago

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Set To Suit Up Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will play on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. Coulibaly was previously listed as questionable with a heel injury, but he has since been cleared to play. The 21-year-old was out for two games in mid-March, but since then he's collected 34 points, nine rebounds, six assists, four steals and four blocks across 40 minutes in his past two outings. If his minutes are restricted this evening, Will Riley and Jaden Hardy will likely see extended minutes on the floor.

6 days ago

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Out Against Jazz

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) will miss Wednesday's game against Utah, marking his second straight absence due to inflammation in his left toe. His absence should keep frontcourt minutes available for Tristan Vukcevic (back), Anthony Gill, and Julian Reese. Vukcevic is questionable, but if cleared to play, he could see an expanded role after finishing with 13 points, three three-pointers, one rebound, and one assist in 15 minutes last game. Gill is on the radar in deeper leagues after putting up 18 points, two three-pointers, five rebounds, and three steals in 26 minutes last game, while Reese remains more of a wait-and-see option if he cracks the rotation.

7 days ago

Tristan Vukcevic • PF • Wizards

Tristan Vukcevic Exits Early With Back Tightness

Washington Wizards forward/center Tristan Vukcevic (back) did not return to Sunday's game against the New York Knicks after experiencing lower-back tightness. The 23-year-old started in place of Alexandre Sarr (toe) but played just 15 minutes, finishing with 13 points, one rebound, one assist, and three three-pointers. His status for Wednesday in Utah is uncertain. If he misses time, Anthony Gill could see deeper rotation minutes after posting 18 points, five rebounds, and three steals in 26 minutes.

Mar 23

Trae Young • PG • Wizards

Trae Young Still Sidelined Saturday

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (quadriceps) will miss Saturday's game against the Thunder, marking his third straight absence after suffering a quad contusion earlier this week. Bub Carrington should continue starting at point guard and remains a short-term fantasy add after posting 10 points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, and four assists in 35 minutes last game, though managers should expect some inefficiency and turnovers. Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley (adductor), if available, could also take on larger offensive roles with Young sidelined.

Mar 20

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Will Not Play on Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will miss Thursday's rematch with the Pistons, which will be his second straight absence. With Trae Young (quad), Kyshawn George (elbow), and Coulibaly all sidelined, there should be plenty of work for rookies Tre Johnson and Will Riley, along with Bub Carrington and Jaden Hardy, who chipped in 16 points in 32 minutes on Tuesday in the team's first game against Detroit. Riley and Hardy are both strong enough plays to consider as DFS bargains or streaming options this Thursday against Detroit, which is also dealing with injury issues.

Mar 19

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Will Play on Thursday Against Detroit

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (toe) was upgraded from questionable to available for his team's home game against Jalen Duren and the Pistons on Thursday night. Sarr has a very high ceiling when he's at full strength and is averaging 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 28 minutes per game on the season. He missed a month before returning last Sunday, but in his four games since then, he has played 23 minutes or less. He can still post excellent numbers in short bursts, but his workload for this game and for the rest of the season is very uncertain, with the Wizards well out of playoff contention.

Mar 19

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Questionable Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is considered questionable for Thursday's clash against the Detroit Pistons. He could be sidelined for a second consecutive game after missing the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday night against the Pistons. Justin Champagnie slid into the first unit on Tuesday and could retain his spot after a strong performance. He led Washington with nine rebounds and had 18 points, two assists, and one steal. Champagnie's averages as a starter this season are 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Mar 19

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