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AJ Dybantsa • SF • Wizards

AJ Dybantsa Considered Day-to-Day with Ankle Sprain

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (ankle) is considered day-to-day after spraining his left ankle in Friday's preseason finale against New Orleans, head coach Brian Keefe said Sunday, per The Athletic's Josh Robbins. The No. 1 overall pick exited in the second quarter after scoring 12 points in 15 minutes, and Keefe would not commit to him playing Wednesday against Milwaukee. Dybantsa averaged 12.0 points over four preseason games. If he sits, Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George could absorb more wing minutes and touches alongside Trae Young.

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AJ Dybantsa • SF • Wizards

AJ Dybantsa Exits Preseason Finale with Ankle Injury

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa (ankle) left Friday's preseason finale against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter after rolling his ankle while landing on a running jumper, according to The Athletic's Josh Robbins. The 19-year-old walked to the locker room on his own, and Washington has yet to provide an update on the severity. Dybantsa averaged 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 steals through his first three exhibitions despite going 1-for-8 from three. With Wednesday's opener against Milwaukee approaching, his status is worth watching closely. Bilal Coulibaly could see more wing minutes if Dybantsa can't go.

3 days ago

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Makes Preseason Debut After Foot Surgery

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (foot) made his preseason debut on Saturday, scoring eight points and adding one rebound and one block in 19 minutes. Sarr underwent surgery in June to repair a fractured right foot, but has ramped up to full contact in practice and made his debut on Saturday. He got into foul trouble, which limited his playing time, but his presence on the court is promising for his fantasy outlook in his third season. In 2025-26, Sarr averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 27 minutes per game. While the additions of Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and rookie AJ Dybantsa will certainly reduce his offensive output in 2026-27, his rebounding and defensive ability make him an intriguing option.

7 days ago

Alondes Williams • PG • Wizards

Alondes Williams Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with Wizards

The Washington Wizards officially signed guard/forward Alondes Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract after Chris Haynes first reported the agreement in August. The 27-year-old was left off Washington's initial training camp roster but is now back with the organization after averaging 22.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting 42.4% from three for the Capital City Go-Go last season. Williams has used up his two-way eligibility, so a return to the Go-Go remains the likely outcome. His NBA fantasy appeal is limited unless injuries open a spot in Washington's backcourt.

Oct 11

Anthony Davis • C • Wizards

Anthony Davis Leads Wizards in Preseason Debut

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis scored a team-high 16 points in Thursday's 111-109 preseason win over the New York Knicks, adding seven rebounds, two assists, and one block in 17 minutes. He shot 6-for-11 from the field and 2-for-3 from three, with all of his work coming before halftime. It was Davis' first game action since suffering ligament damage in his left hand on Jan. 8. The 33-year-old averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks across 20 games last season. Deandre Ayton started at center with Alexandre Sarr (foot) sidelined, but Sarr is expected to reclaim a major frontcourt role once cleared.

Oct 9

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Held Out of Scrimmage for Ramp-Up

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton was held out of Saturday's scrimmage as part of a planned ramp-up and is not dealing with an injury, according to The Athletic's Josh Robbins. The 35-year-old returned to Washington in July on a three-year, $17.6 million deal via sign-and-trade from Dallas. Middleton averaged 10.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 22.8 minutes across 63 games last season. He enters camp behind Anthony Davis at power forward while Washington continues developing AJ Dybantsa, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George, leaving Middleton with limited fantasy upside.

Oct 4

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Set to Ramp Up to Full Contact

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (foot) missed Saturday's team scrimmage but is expected to ramp up to full contact in the coming days, according to The Athletic's Josh Robbins. Sarr underwent surgery in June to repair a fractured right foot, and general manager Will Dawkins expects him to be ready for the Oct. 21 opener against Milwaukee. The 21-year-old averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks across 48 starts last season. Anthony Davis and Deandre Ayton add competition for frontcourt touches and rebounds, but Sarr's shot-blocking should keep his fantasy value intact if healthy.

Oct 4

Tristan Vukcevic • PF • Wizards

Tristan Vukcevic Sidelined by Left Hip Impingement

Washington Wizards center Tristan Vukcevic (hip) will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks after sustaining a left hip impingement, according to Greg Finberg, citing the Wizards. The 23-year-old had been a partial participant during the first two days of training camp, and the four-week timeline puts his availability for the opening stretch of the regular season in doubt. Vukcevic averaged 9.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 13.7 minutes across 49 games last season. With Alexandre Sarr (foot) and Deandre Ayton ahead of him at center, and Anthony Davis also occupying frontcourt minutes, the injury makes an already crowded rotation even harder for Vukcevic to crack.

Oct 2

Anthony Davis • C • Wizards

Anthony Davis "Focused and Ready" as Extension Talks Wait

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis is entering the season without a contract extension, but general manager Will Dawkins expressed confidence in his mindset Thursday. "AD's in a great frame of mind. He's focused and ready to start the season," Dawkins said. Alex Schiffer reports that the sides tabled extension talks over the summer and plan to revisit them during the regular season. Davis never suited up for Washington after February's trade, as ligament damage in his left hand ended a 2025-26 campaign in which he averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.1 steals across 20 games with Dallas. The production remains strong when healthy, but durability remains the biggest concern for fantasy managers.

Sep 24

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Expected to Be Ready for Opening Night

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (foot) is expected to be ready for the Oct. 21 season opener against Milwaukee, general manager Will Dawkins said Thursday. The 21-year-old, who underwent surgery in June to repair a fractured right foot, will be a partial participant when training camp opens. Sarr averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.0 blocks in 27.2 minutes across 48 games last season. Washington added Anthony Davis and Deandre Ayton to an already crowded frontcourt, which could affect Sarr's rebounding and touches around the basket. His shot-blocking remains a strong fantasy asset, though durability is still the main concern entering the season.

Sep 24

Trevor Keels • SG • Wizards

Trevor Keels Lands Exhibit 10 Deal with Wizards

Free-agent guard Trevor Keels has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Washington Wizards, according to Spotrac's Keith Smith. The Capital City Go-Go recently acquired his G-League rights, giving Keels a likely landing spot if he is waived after camp. The Clinton, Maryland, native averaged 20.1 points and 3.3 assists while shooting 40.2 percent from three across 27 regular-season games for Sioux Falls last season. He later earned a two-way deal with Miami but played only 15 NBA minutes across eight appearances. With Trae Young, Tre Mann, and several young guards already in Washington's backcourt, Keels will need to earn a two-way spot before carrying any fantasy relevance.

Sep 18

Anthony Gill • PF • Wizards

Anthony Gill Returns to Wizards on One-Year Deal

The Washington Wizards have re-signed forward Anthony Gill to a one-year deal, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Gill now holds Washington's 15th roster spot, keeping him in a familiar end-of-bench role after six seasons with the team. The 33-year-old is coming off the best statistical year of his career, averaging 5.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in a career-high 17.3 minutes while shooting 62.8 percent from the field. He also made eight starts for a Wizards team that finished 17-65. That opportunity should be harder to find this season, with Anthony Davis, Alexandre Sarr (foot), Deandre Ayton, and No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa all in the frontcourt mix. Gill remains a trusted locker-room piece, but he will need injuries ahead of him to carry any fantasy value.

Sep 15

Trae Young • PG • Wizards

Trae Young Healthy and Motivated Ahead of Camp

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) is cleared for training camp and eager to push his way back into the league's star conversation, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. "People think I'm just a ball-dominant person. It's hilarious to me," Young said, adding that the best version of his game may not mean the most points or assists. The four-time All-Star played only 15 games last season because of MCL and quadriceps injuries in his right leg, averaging 17.9 points and 8.0 assists, including five appearances after the January trade to Washington. His workload should climb now that he is healthy, but Anthony Davis (finger) and No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa give the Wizards more mouths to feed. Young's assists should still anchor his fantasy value, though a return to his career 25.1-point scoring pace may be tougher in this setup.

Sep 11

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Works on Outside Jumper

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George was seen working on his outside jumper in offseason workout footage that surfaced this week. The 22-year-old already made a real jump from deep last season, raising his three-point percentage from 32.2 percent as a rookie to 38.1 percent while averaging 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.1 threes in 48 games. George missed the end of the season with a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow, but he has since been cleared and played for Canada in World Cup qualifying. Washington's perimeter group is deeper with AJ Dybantsa, Bilal Coulibaly, and Tre Johnson competing for reps, so George's shooting will be key to protecting his minutes and fantasy value.

Sep 4

Deandre Ayton • C • Wizards

Deandre Ayton Skips Bahamas Qualifying Window

Washington Wizards center Deandre Ayton will not suit up for the Bahamas during this week's FIBA World Cup qualifying window, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein. Ayton was listed on the Bahamas' preliminary roster, but he does not appear on the final 12-man group. No injury was mentioned in the report, so this carries no immediate fantasy concern and may simply give him more time before Wizards camp. Ayton shot 67.1 percent from the field last season while averaging 12.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks across 72 starts for the Lakers. The bigger issue is his Washington role, with Alexandre Sarr and Anthony Davis also in the frontcourt. If Ayton settles into a smaller role, last season's volume will be tough to repeat.

Aug 27

Tre Mann • PG • Wizards

Tre Mann Traded to Wizards

The Washington Wizards are acquiring guard Tre Mann, a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers, and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Washington is sending Cam Whitmore to Cleveland and Julian Reese to Denver as part of the expanded multi-team trade that also moves Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to the LA Clippers. Mann gives Washington another backcourt option after the Wizards have been searching for guard depth. The 25-year-old averaged 5.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 12.6 minutes across 53 games last season, struggling to find steady footing in a limited role. A change of scenery could help, but Washington's backcourt is still crowded enough to cap his fantasy appeal. Mann is only worth tracking if injuries open a clearer path to minutes.

Aug 19

Anthony Davis • C • Wizards

Anthony Davis Sets Extension Timeline

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis will wait until roughly the first 20 games of the season before deciding whether to sign a long-term extension, according to Evan Sidery, citing Shams Charania. Davis is eligible for a four-year deal worth around $275 million, but his health and Washington's early competitiveness are major swing factors. The 10-time All-Star has not played for the Wizards since arriving from Dallas at the trade deadline and appeared in just 20 games last season, averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 blocks. He remains an elite per-game fantasy option, but the injury risk and possible title-contender preference keep his floor shaky.

Aug 6

Jamir Watkins • SG • Wizards

Jamir Watkins Could Miss 2026-27 After ACL Surgery

Washington Wizards guard/forward Jamir Watkins (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced. Watkins, 25, suffered the injury during Washington's Summer League opener against the Jazz on July 9 and could miss the entire 2026-27 season. The 43rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Florida State averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals across 50 games as a rookie after Washington acquired him from Utah on draft night. He only had deep-dynasty appeal before the injury, and the possible season-long absence removes him from redraft consideration while slowing his development. His absence should leave more reserve wing minutes available for Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley.

Jul 30

Anthony Davis • C • Wizards

Anthony Davis Nears Wizards Extension Eligibility

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis becomes eligible on August 6 to sign a four-year, $275 million max extension, per Evan Sidery. Davis, 33, is expected to seek the full max, but Washington may prefer a shorter deal given his age and durability concerns. He has averaged 48.6 games over the past five seasons and did not play after last season's deadline trade from Dallas to Washington. When healthy, Davis remains an elite two-way fantasy producer, averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 20 games last season. That keeps him in the early-round conversation, but the injury risk is impossible to ignore.

Jul 30

Trae Young • PG • Wizards

Trae Young Shifts to a Present-Focused Mindset After Injuries

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young is framing his offseason around health after an injury-wrecked 2025-26, telling Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that he looked too far ahead last season and plans a more present-focused approach. Young, who re-signed long-term, reiterated that Washington is where he wants to be and that he intends to grow with the team's young core. For fantasy, this is a bounce-back setup: a healthy Young is an elite hub, a career 25.1-point, 9.8-assist producer who commands the ball on a rebuilding roster with usage to spare. Knee and quad problems held him to exactly 15 games last season, so availability is the whole question. A present-focused, healthy Young would be a first-round-caliber assists-and-threes source; the mindset shift matters only if it keeps him on the floor.

Jul 23

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