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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.

18 hours ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

6 days ago

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

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Resting Versus Phoenix

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) won't suit up on Monday night against the Suns. The veteran logged 23 minutes in Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing with 10 points, six rebounds, one steal, and one block. As usual, he'll sit out the second of back-to-back contests. With Kyshawn George (hip) also ruled out, Justin Champagnie might enter the starting lineup. The 24-year-old has averaged 8.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in eight starts throughout the 2025 campaign. With that in mind, Champagnie is worth streaming in most fantasy formats even if he comes off the bench behind Bilal Coulibaly.

Dec 29

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Out Again on Monday

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George (hip) won't play on Monday against Phoenix. He was active for Friday's win over the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and three assists. However, the 22-year-old is now battling a left hip flexor strain, forcing him out for a second-straight contest. With Khris Middleton (knee) resting, Tre Johnson is the favorite to remain in the starting lineup. The 2025 No. 6 overall pick got the start in Sunday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, ending the night with 14 points, four assists, one steal, and one block in 26 minutes of work. Johnson will likely see a little more action, giving him a favorable fantasy outlook despite a challenging game on tap.

Dec 29

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Ruled Out on Sunday

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (hip) won't suit up for Sunday's matchup with Memphis. He logged 28 minutes in Friday's win over the Toronto Raptors, finishing with 23 points, six boards, and three assists while shooting 3-for-5 from deep. Fantasy managers should consider George day-to-day, so there may be a chance he'll be back on Monday against the visiting Suns. In the meantime, Justin Champagnie, averaging 8.3 points and 6.0 rebounds in eight starts this season, is expected to replace him in the rotation.

Dec 28

Kyshawn George • SF • Wizards

Kyshawn George Iffy for Sunday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (hip) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. He is experiencing soreness in his left hip flexor and may have to miss his third game of the season. George's performance has been one of only a few bright spots for Washington in 2025-26, as the second-year player leads the team with 5.1 assists and has averaged 15.0 points, along with 5.7 rebounds. Tre Johnson, Will Riley, and Malaki Branham (thumb) could get more run-outs on Sunday if George misses the game, though the latter is also listed as questionable.

Dec 28

Justin Champagnie • SG • Wizards

Justin Champagnie Downgraded To Questionable For Friday Night

Washington Wizards guard Justin Champagnie (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Champagnie is dealing with an illness and has been a steady presence in Washington's rotation since mid-November. If available he would be in a great spot for fantasy managers looking for rebounding production as he's grabbed nine or more boards in four of his last five games. If he's out, expect Marvin Bagley III to be leaned on more with Corey Kispert already ruled out. Bagley has put up 13 or more points in each of the last five games and could be a sneaky addition for DFS players.

Dec 26

Corey Kispert • SF • Wizards

Corey Kispert To Miss More Time With Hamstring Tightness

Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (hamstring) has landed back on the injury report and is listed as out for Friday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Kispert had missed 10 games with a thumb injury but was pulled on Tuesday after just 13 minutes of action on the floor with hamstring tightness. The 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day until we have further clarity on his hamstring. In his absence, expect Justin Champagnie to get more minutes off the bench at forward. Champagnie has grabbed nine or more rebounds in four of his last five games, providing value for those needing rebound production.

Dec 26

Cam Whitmore • SF • Wizards

Cam Whitmore Out Indefinitely With Deep Vein Thrombosis

Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (shoulder) will be out indefinitely after being diagnosed with upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Whitmore recently dropped out of the lineup due to a shoulder issue, and now we know why. The 21-year-old is playing his first season in Washington after being traded by the Houston Rockets in the offseason. He has averaged 9.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game across 21 outings. Prior to his exit from the lineup, Whitmore had fallen out of the rotation, so his absence won't have an impact in fantasy basketball.

Dec 24

Corey Kispert • SF • Wizards

Corey Kispert Lasts for 13 Minutes in Comeback Game

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (hamstring) was limited to 13 minutes in Tuesday's 126-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He couldn't finish the contest due to left hamstring tightness. This was Kispert's first appearance since sustaining a fractured thumb in late November. He notched nine points on 3-for-8 shooting and had three assists. While the injury doesn't appear to be serious, Kispert may have to take some more time off. Justin Champagnie and Tre Johnson could then get more work off the bench, especially if Bub Carrington (foot) also has to exit the lineup. He missed the final few minutes on Tuesday due to foot soreness.

Dec 24

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Upgraded to Available Tuesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to available for Tuesday's clash against the Charlotte Hornets. He will return from a two-game absence. Coulibaly faces a favorable fantasy matchup on Tuesday, but he is having a tough year. The 21-year-old is shooting below 36 percent from the field, averaging 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in 26.8 minutes.

Dec 23

Marvin Bagley III • PF • Wizards

Marvin Bagley III Good to Go Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward/center Marvin Bagley III (calf) will play on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has shaken off a questionable tag and will return from a one-game absence. Bagley III has made some noise in fantasy recently, averaging 16.8 points and 9.3 rebounds across his last four appearances. However, this has come while Alexandre Sarr (adductor) has battled health issues. The Frenchman will be in the lineup on Tuesday, potentially limiting Bagley III's role.

Dec 23

Khris Middleton • SF • Wizards

Khris Middleton Available Versus Hornets

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The veteran is managing a right knee injury and didn't play in Sunday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs as Washington wrapped up a back-to-back. Middleton has done a decent job in limited minutes this season, posting 10.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. However, he had a very poor performance in his last outing, finishing with only six points on 1-for-9 shooting in 22 minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies. Relying on Middleton to deliver a bounce-back performance on Tuesday carries significant risk.

Dec 23

Corey Kispert • SF • Wizards

Corey Kispert Returns to Wizards Lineup Tuesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (thumb) has been cleared to return to action on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has missed nearly a month due to a fractured right shoulder. Kispert has been used as a bench contributor this season, averaging 8.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 19.9 minutes. He is among Washington's best three-point shooters, nailing 40.3 percent of his attempts from deep. On Tuesday, it likely won't be raining threes in this matchup, as Charlotte allows the fourth-fewest three-point attempts in the league.

Dec 23

Bilal Coulibaly • SG • Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly Questionable Tuesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Bilal Coulibaly (ankle) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The seventh pick of the 2023 draft recently returned from a quadriceps injury, but he managed to play only one game before picking up an ankle issue. The new injury may now sideline him for a third consecutive game. Justin Champagnie and Tre Johnson have had opportunities to play more whenever Coulibaly has missed time. On Tuesday, Kris Middleton (knee) and Corey Kispert (thumb) will be back in the fold, complicating the situation.

Dec 23

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Off the Injury Report for Tuesday

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (adductor) is off the injury report ahead of Tuesday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Sarr last played on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies, finishing with an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double. However, he didn't suit up versus the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, the second of back-to-back contests. Tristan Vukcevic got the start, ending with 18 points and nine boards. Of course, with Sarr's return, Vukcevic will head to the bench, although he may see some action if Marvin Bagley III (calf) can't play.

Dec 23

Alexandre Sarr • PF • Wizards

Alexandre Sarr Ruled Out Against San Antonio

Washington Wizards center Alexandre Sarr (adductor) won't suit up against the Spurs. He missed six games because of this issue. However, the 20-year-old has appeared in the previous two contests, most recently amassing an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double in Saturday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. With Marvin Bagley III (calf) also out, Tristan Vukcevic is expected to enter the starting lineup. Unfortunately, fantasy participants may want to look elsewhere for a streaming option, considering Vukcevic had just four points and three boards in his only start this season. It also won't help that the Spurs have Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet roaming around underneath the basket.

Dec 21

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