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Marcus Smart • PG • Wizards

Marcus Smart Out Against Indiana

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will be out of action against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Smart also sat out during Wednesday's contest due to a finger issue, but an illness will keep him off the floor for tonight's game. The 31-year-old veteran guard's absence won't impact fantasy much this evening as he is averaging 9.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals this season. His next chance to get back on the floor is Saturday versus Brooklyn.

Yesterday

Malcolm Brogdon • SG • Wizards

Malcolm Brogdon Unavailable Versus Pacers

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) will be out of action against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Brogdon will miss his 19th consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 32-year-old injury occurred right before the All-Star break, and he has not seen any action since play resumed. He's only played in 24 games this season, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 23.5 minutes per game. His next chance to return to the floor is Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets.

Yesterday

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Won't Play Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (ankle) won't play against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. George will be out of action for the second consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 21-year-old rookie has played in 64 games this season, averaging 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 assists across 26.8 minutes per contest. While George is sidelined, Justin Champagnie will likely take on extra minutes after finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal during 22 minutes of work against the Sixers on Wednesday.

Yesterday

Anthony Gill • PF • Wizards

Anthony Gill Available Against 76ers

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Gill (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of tip-off on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was listed as questionable on the initial injury report due to left hip soreness. Gill did not play in the previous game against the Toronto Raptors, but he has recently been a regular in the rotation, averaging 7.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 19.7 minutes over his last four appearances. With the Wizards' lineup thin, Gill could see considerable action again on Wednesday, but he does not produce enough fantasy value.

2 days ago

Jordan Poole • PG • Wizards

Jordan Poole Upgraded To Available Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is good to go for Wednesday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. Poole's status has been upgraded a couple of times throughout the day, going from doubtful to available. The talented scorer has had a good campaign in Washington, but the team has recently begun limiting Poole's minutes, which means fantasy managers aren't getting full value out of him. This month, Poole has averaged only 24.2 minutes per game, putting up 18.3 points while registering 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists.

Mar 19

Marcus Smart • PG • Wizards

Marcus Smart Ready To Play Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The veteran was originally ruled out for the game due to an illness, but he has now unexpectedly been upgraded to available. Smart produced a couple of strong outings before landing on the shelf for two games because of his illness. However, he has been far from his best in Washington, averaging 10.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals since joining the team.

Mar 19

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Unavailable For Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. George will be sidelined due to a bruised right knee. The 21-year-old rookie has played in 61 games, averaging 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 steals across 27.2 minutes per contest. He hasn't been a consistent fantasy contributor in his first NBA season. Anthony Gill and Justin Champagnie should see expanded roles this evening with George out of action.

Mar 19

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Unavailable Against Jazz

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (ankle) will not suit up for Wednesday's action against the Utah Jazz. He will be kept off the court for ankle injury management purposes. With him sidelined, Justin Champagnie is poised to re-enter the starting unit. Champagnie's performances can vary, but he has recorded decent numbers in a starting role. As a member of the first unit, Champagnie has averaged 11.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 29.9 minutes. The Wizards have a back-to-back scheduled following Wednesday night, so there's a good chance Middleton will sit out more action later in the week.

Mar 19

Jordan Poole • PG • Wizards

Jordan Poole Doubtful To Play On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's clash against the Utah Jazz. The 2022 NBA champion has sustained an elbow contusion and may be absent for the ninth time this season. Marcus Smart (illness) and Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) have already been ruled out for Wednesday, leaving the Wizards potentially very thin in the backcourt. AJ Johnson, Bub Carrington, Colby Jones, and Jaylen Martin all received plenty of burn on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers and look set to be heavily involved again in Wednesday's contest.

Mar 19

Corey Kispert • SF • Wizards

Corey Kispert Out For Rest Of Season After Thumb Surgery

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (thumb) will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing successful surgery on his left thumb Tuesday. The 26-year-old is expected to be ready for the start of next season after suffering a ligament tear in his left thumb Saturday against Denver. Kispert made 61 appearances for the Wizards in the 2024-25 campaign, posting averages of 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 26.3 minutes per contest. Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson look set to receive more playing time with Kispert on the shelf.

Mar 18

Corey Kispert • SF • Wizards

Corey Kispert Leaves Road Trip Due To Thumb Injury

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (thumb) will be sidelined for at least two games. After injuring his left thumb during Saturday's defeat against the Denver Nuggets, Kispert has returned to Washington for an examination by team doctors. The Wizards will finish a seven-game road trip this week, facing the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night before heading to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Bub Carrington and AJ Johnson look set to receive more playing time off the bench with Kispert out.

Mar 18

Marcus Smart • PG • Wizards

Marcus Smart Not Healthy Enough To Play On Monday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) will not return to the lineup on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. There was initially hope that he could be back after missing one game due to an illness, but the team has downgraded Smart's status from questionable to out. Fellow veterans Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) and Corey Kispert (thumb) are also sidelined for Monday's game, putting rookies Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, and AJ Johnson in a position to eat up as many minutes as they can.

Mar 18

Marcus Smart • PG • Wizards

Marcus Smart Iffy For Monday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) remains on the injury report for a non-COVID illness and is considered questionable for Monday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Defensive Player of the Year was forced to miss the last game against the Denver Nuggets, but may only have to face a one-game absence. If he remains sidelined, however, Bub Carrington should see some added minutes off of the bench while AJ Johnson will likely get some added opportunities as well. Carrington has enjoyed the best month of his season with averages of 11.3 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game in March.

Mar 17

Marcus Smart • PG • Wizards

Marcus Smart Downgraded To Out

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Smart wasn't originally on the injury report, but it appears he came down with an illness ahead of tip-off. The Wizards will take the cautious approach and hold out Smart for at least one game. The absence of Smart should mean more playing time for AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington. Between the two, Carrington is the much better streaming choice. The 19-year-old has scored double digits in four of his last six games coming into Saturday's contest.

Mar 16

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Could Miss Rest Of Season

According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Washington Wizards announced that guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (hip) will be out for approximately 4-6 weeks due to a right hamstring injury. Coulibaly was already going to miss Thursday's contest against the Pistons as he's also been dealing with a right hip contusion. Washington has been eliminated from playoff contention, so they may decide to just shut down the 20-year-old for the remainder of the season. With Coulibaly sidelined for the foreseeable future, players like Corey Kispert, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie and Marcus Smart will be in line for extra minutes and more scoring opportunities to close out the regular season's final month.

Mar 13

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Unavailable Thursday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (hip) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons. He hasn't recovered from a hip contusion Coulibaly suffered on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. Justin Champagnie may receive another start in Coulibaly's place, with Corey Kispert contributing more off the bench. Champagnie struggled to make a mark in Tuesday's matchup against the Pistons, but he has generally done well in a starting role. Over 16 starts this season, Champagnie has averaged 11.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals.

Mar 13

Malcolm Brogdon • SG • Wizards

Malcolm Brogdon Remains Out Against Pistons

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Just before the All-Star break, Brogdon sprained his left ankle and has not seen any action since play resumed. On Thursday, he will be out for an 11th consecutive game. The veteran is expected to return before the end of the season, but it's unclear when he will be available. This season has been frustrating for Brogdon, who has taken the court only 24 times due to health issues. He is averaging 12.7 points per game, his lowest mark since his rookie year.

Mar 13

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Unavailable Versus Pistons

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (hip) will be out of action versus the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. Coulibaly suffered a right hip contusion and exited Monday's contest with the Raptors after a fall during a dunk attempt in the first quarter. The Wizards ruled him out for the rest of the evening due to tightness in his right hamstring. However, the team's official injury report now lists the 20-year-old as unavailable because of the right hip contusion. Justin Champagnie and Corey Kispert should expect an uptick in minutes with Coulibaly out. Neither player is a great streaming option, but Kispert is the more consistent option between the two players.

Mar 11

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Available For Tuesday's Matchup With Detroit

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (rest) will play against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday after sitting out Monday's contest with Toronto for rest purposes. In his last outing on March 8th, the 33-year-old posted 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 24 minutes of work versus the Raptors. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Middleton's progression with his new club after he's finished with at least 12 points, three rebounds, and two steals in the last four games.

Mar 11

Malcolm Brogdon • SG • Wizards

Malcolm Brogdon Sidelined On Tuesday

Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports that Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This will be his 10th straight game he's missed, thanks to a sprained left ankle. Brogdon has dealt with injuries all season long and has only been able to suit up in 24 games this season for Washington. In his absence, fantasy managers should expect Khris Middleton (rest) to continue to have an expanded role after sitting out for rest purposes on Monday against the Raptors. In the seven games since being acquired from the Bucks at the trade deadline, the veteran forward is averaging 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 steals in 24.6 minutes per outing.

Mar 11

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