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Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton is Available on Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (foot) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Middleton will make his return on Tuesday after missing Saturday's contest due to left foot soreness. The return of Middleton should push Will Riley back to the bench after making his first start on Saturday. In January, Middleton is averaging 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 23.7 minutes per game in nine contests. He has been playing well enough to be worth a look in deep formats as a streaming option for Tuesday's slate.

23 hours ago

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Ready to Return to Action Against Portland

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) is listed as available for his team's Tuesday night home game against the Trail Blazers. Coulibaly has been sidelined for almost two weeks with back soreness, missing the last five games. The 21-year-old has started all 25 of his games this season, averaging 10.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 26.6 minutes per game. Coulibaly's return will likely push Bub Carrington back to the bench. Coulibaly has a very high ceiling when he's healthy, but he needs to prove that he can stay on the floor to be a big part of the Wizards' core going forward.

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Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton to Miss Saturday's Game Against Hornets

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (foot) will miss Saturday's game against Charlotte as he continues to recover from a left foot injury, with Tuesday against Portland next on the schedule. His absence reshapes Washington's wing rotation and opens short-term fantasy opportunities. Justin Champagnie is the best bet to benefit after logging a start recently and averaging 9.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.4 steals over his last five games in 24.8 minutes. Will Riley could see added run, though his production has been inconsistent of late.

4 days ago

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Ruled Out for Fifth Straight Game

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) will miss Saturday's game against Charlotte, extending his absence to five straight contests after being ruled out a day in advance. His continued unavailability keeps Washington's wing rotation unsettled for fantasy managers. Justin Champagnie has been the most usable option, averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.7 steals over his last three games while logging consistent minutes. Will Riley and Jamir Watkins can chip in on certain nights, but the lack of a stable role makes them hard to trust.

4 days ago

Marvin Bagley III • PF • Wizards

Marvin Bagley III Sidelined on Thursday

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (illness) won't suit up against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Bagley is under the weather and will be held out of tonight's contest. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 19.3 minutes per contest across 36 outings so far this season. Washington's frontcourt will also be without Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring), so Alexandre Sarr, with extended minutes, could make some noise in fantasy during tonight's tilt.

6 days ago

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Upgraded to Available Thursday Against Denver

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (illness) was upgraded from questionable to available for his team's rematch with the Nuggets on Thursday. The veteran forward had 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in Denver last Saturday and has been turning in good numbers in the absence of Bilal Coulibaly (back) for the last week. Middleton will likely start alongside Kyshawn George in the frontcourt on Thursday, with Justin Champagnie and rookie Will Riley carrying the workload off the bench. With Couliably downgraded to out, Middleton, George, and Champagnie are interesting options as value DFS plays or streamers against the Nuggets.

6 days ago

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Not Ready to Return Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) was downgraded from questionable to out for Thursday night's game against the Nuggets. Coulibay has been sidelined since last Wednesday when he left his team'sloss to the Clippers in the second quarter with lower back tightness. While he has been out, Justin Champagnie has been getting more work, while Kyshawn George has been getting more usage. Khris Middleton (illness) was also listed as questionable but was upgraded to available for Thursday night's matchup and will likely help pick up some of Coulibaly's workload as well.

6 days ago

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Won't Suit Up Friday vs. Kings

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento due to right knee injury management after appearing in three straight contests. The absence opens short-term fantasy value on the wing, especially with Bilal Coulibaly (back) also sidelined. Justin Champagnie profiles as a viable streaming option after playing well off the bench, averaging 10.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.4 minutes over his last five games. Rookie Will Riley should also see added run, but remains more of a fringe fantasy option.

Jan 16

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Misses Kings Game with Back Issue

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings after exiting Wednesday's loss to the Clippers in the second quarter with lower back tightness. He could return Saturday in Denver, but his absence creates short-term fantasy openings. Justin Champagnie is positioned for a larger role, with a start firmly in play after logging seven points and eight rebounds in 27 minutes Wednesday, making him a viable streaming option. Rookie Will Riley should also see added run after scoring 12 points in 27 minutes, though he remains more of a fringe fantasy play.

Jan 16

Cam Whitmore • SF • Wizards

Cam Whitmore to Miss Rest of Season with Venous Condition

Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (venous condition) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after beginning the recovery process, bringing his year to a premature end. Whitmore can be dropped in all formats. The fantasy ripple centers on Kyshawn George, a surprise contributor averaging 14.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.2 three-pointers, and 1.0 steals. Those counting stats can hold, but minutes and usage are split across a crowded forward rotation with Bilal Coulibaly, Justin Champagnie, Khris Middleton, and rookie Will Riley, keeping George's ceiling in check.

Jan 16

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Departs Early Due to Back Problem

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (back) played only 10 minutes in Wednesday's 119-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was forced to make an early exit due to lower back tightness. Coulibaly finished with three points and two rebounds. Washington also lost Alexandre Sarr early to an ejection, causing havoc in the rotation. Will Riley tied a season high with 27 minutes and could be more involved again if Coulibaly misses Friday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings.

Jan 15

Trae Young • PG • Wizards

Trae Young Out at Least a Month

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) will be re-evaluated following the mid-February All-Star break. The talented playmaker is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries in his right leg. The Wizards are staying on the cautious side with their newly acquired 27-year-old star guard, and his debut in DC will likely be delayed for at least a month. With Young out of action for the forseeable future, youngsters Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson will continue to carry heavier workloads.

Jan 14

Trae Young • PG • Wizards

Trae Young Won't Play Wednesday

Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Young officially became a member of the Wizards late last week, but a couple of health issues will delay his debut for his new team. The talented playmaker is sidelined due to an MCL sprain and a quadriceps contusion. Youngsters Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson will get more playing time with Young on the shelf.

Jan 14

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton is Back on Friday

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) is ready to play ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Middleton sat out of Wednesday's game, which isn't shocking considering it was the second leg of a back-to-back set. The veteran forward is back in the starting five ahead of Friday's tip-off. This season, Middleton is averaging 9.8 points, 3.2 assists, and 4.1 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per game this season. Middleton is going to have his rest games, but is consistent enough to be trusted as a low-end streaming option.

Jan 10

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Returning on Friday

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George (hip) is active and in the starting five ahead of Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. George is back after missing seven games due to a left hip flexor strain. There is no word on George being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to be a full-go. Before going down, George was averaging 13.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds over his previous 12 games. Tre Johnson will head back to the bench and will lose streaming appeal with George back in the mix.

Jan 9

Trae Young • PG • Wizards

Trae Young Traded to Washington

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The 2018 No. 5 overall pick has been a reliable fantasy producer since entering the National Basketball Association. In 493 regular-season contests, he's averaged 25.2 points, 9.8 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 35.1% from deep. Young's three-point percentage has dipped in recent years. He's also had issues staying healthy and taking care of the ball. However, this is still a fantastic acquisition by the Wizards, although it's unknown how Young's presence will impact the production of up-and-coming players like Kyshawn George, Alexandre Sarr, and Tre Johnson, among others.

Jan 8

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Misses Fifth Straight Game

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (hip) will miss a fifth straight game Sunday against Minnesota and remains without a timetable to return, keeping Washington's wing rotation thin. George's absence has opened steady fantasy lanes for Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, and Justin Champagnie. Over the last four games, Johnson has averaged 16.0 points and 3.3 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes, while Carrington has produced 12.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 25.9 minutes with elevated turnover risk. Champagnie has delivered 13.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals in 27.3 minutes, making him the most stable roster play in standard formats.

Jan 4

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George to Miss Fourth Straight Game Friday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (hip) will miss Friday's game against Brooklyn with a left hip flexor strain, marking a fourth straight absence. His continued absence has kept Washington's wing rotation steady for fantasy streaming. Bub Carrington has averaged 14.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.3 three-pointers over his last three while playing 25.8 minutes, making him a viable deep-league add. Rookie Tre Johnson has supplied 17.3 points and 3.7 three-pointers in 26.3 minutes, while Justin Champagnie continues to contribute rebounds and secondary scoring.

Jan 2

Corey Kispert • SF • Wizards

Corey Kispert Will Not Return Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (hamstring) will not be ready to return when the Wizards take on the Bucks on Wednesday. It has been a rough few months for Kispert, who missed 10 games with a thumb injury and then played only 13 minutes before leaving with hamstring tightness in his first game back. This will be his fourth straight game sidelined with his new injury, but the 26-year-old remains day-to-day. While he's out, Justin Champagnie and Tre Johnson should continue to get more minutes and usage, especially on Wednesday, when Kyshawn George (hip) is also out.

Dec 30

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Will Not Play Wednesday Against the Bucks

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (hip) will miss a third straight game while dealing with a hip flexor injury when his team visits the Bucks on New Year's Eve. George is averaging 15.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.0 steals per game in 31.9 minutes per game in his second season in the NBA. Without him on Wednesday, Khris Middleton and Tre Johnson will likely get more work against Milwaukee, and Johnson has been surging lately and is coming off 24 points on Monday against the Suns. For as long as George is out, Johnson will be an intriguing streamer and DFS option for Washington, since he can be such an effective scorer when given minutes.

Dec 30

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