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NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones will miss a seventh straight game as he continues to sit out with a sprained left ankle. His absence means that Saddiq Bey will stay in the starting lineup, and he should be rostered while used in that role.
Source: Brad Rowland
WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
Vukčević will miss a second straight game, but with both Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III healthy and available, he likely wouldn’t have seen the floor much regardless.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton sat the first leg of this back-to-back, but he will be back to take on Denver. His return should push Bub Carrington back to the bench after he nearly recorded a double-double as a starter in Friday’s loss.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Carrington returned to the starting lineup for this game with Bilal Coulibaly (back) and Khris Middleton (knee) sidelined. He was able to bounce back after struggling in Wednesday’s loss where he shot 1-of-11. In this game, he was efficient as a shooter and nearly recorded his first double-double of the season. Carrington likely won’t remain in that role consistently, but he was able to have a productive night in an increased role. He could start again in Denver on Saturday, assuming Coulibaly and Middleton weren’t both just resting on the first night of a back-to-back.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr had a big first half for Washington and entered the break with 18 points. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to contribute much after halftime. Sarr has had a strong second season, and the first half was indicative of that. He didn’t do much else in the box score, but that hasn’t been the case for more of the year. He’ll look to bounce back in Denver on Saturday, which should be a favorable matchup with Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas still sidelined.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey remained in the starting lineup with Herb Jones (ankle) still out. The 26-year-old shooting guard had 20 points on 10 attempts with two three-pointers. Bey continues to be worth streaming when Jones is out. The Pelicans are off until Sunday’s game against the Rockets.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy cooled off finally after dropping at least 31 points in four of his last five games entering play Friday. The 25-year-old small forward wasn’t very efficient with 22 points on 21 field goal attempts. His five three-pointers came on 14 three-point attempts. Murphy has still provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans will close out the week Sunday against the Rockets on the road.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
On one hard, Williamson’s last two games have been remarkable. He’s 21-of-26 from the field with 52 points in his last two games. On the other hard, he was also 10-of-15 from the free throw line with seven turnovers, which can torpedo fantasy value in certain formats. Williamson is still a fantasy mainstay when healthy and has displayed elite athleticism on a nightly basis this season.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly played the first ten minutes of Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers before leaving with lower back tightness. Already ruled out for Friday’s game against the Kings, he has traveled back to Washington to begin treatment. With Coulibaly out for the final game of the road trip, rookie Will Riley should see extended minutes in both games of the back-to-back. While not a must-stream player, Riley is worth watching with an eye toward the “silly season.”
Source: Joshua Robbins
WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
Due to a sore left knee, Vukčević will not be available for Friday’s game. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III will be available. Sarr was ejected during the second quarter of Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers, resulting in more minutes for Bagley, while Vukčević only played eight minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
On the heels of one of his most productive games of the season, Middleton won’t take the floor for Friday’s contest. The veteran guard has played a less significant role in his first full season as a Wizard, and his absence shouldn’t make too much of a difference from a fantasy basketball standpoint. He’s averaging 9.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly had to exit Wednesday’s loss to the Clippers after playing 10 minutes due to lower back tightness. Rookie Will Riley’s playing time increased, as he logged 27 minutes off the bench. While he isn’t worth the streaming risk yet, managers looking ahead to the “silly season” should keep an eye on Riley.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game will be the sixth that Jones has missed with a sprained left ankle. That’s concerning, as he missed seven games with the same injury before logging 35 minutes in a January 6 loss to the Lakers. Saddiq Bey will remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming while that’s the case.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Diagnosed with deep-vein thrombosis just before Christmas, Whitmore has begun the recovery process and will not play again this season. While his absence won’t affect fantasy basketball, it does ensure some of Washington’s younger wings will have more opportunities later in the season.
Source: Brett Siegel
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #35
about 1 month ago
Bagley saw extended minutes on Wednesday after Alex Sarr was ejected in the second quarter against the Clippers. Bagley took advantage, using efficient shooting to record his best scoring game of January and attacking the glass hard for his first double-double since December 14. Bagley has shown on multiple occasions this season that he can put up big numbers in the right amount of playing time. But in his reserve role, he’s unlikely to sustain enough consistent production to become a reliable option in fantasy leagues.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton logged one of his more productive games of the season on Wednesday, utilizing the three-point shot to pave the way for his success on offense. The veteran forward also led all Wizards starters in assists in his 27 minutes of game action. Middleton is having one of the least productive seasons of his career as he plays the veteran role for a Wizards team trying to develop young talent. He’s not someone fantasy managers should consider rostering at this time.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George led all Washington players in scoring on Wednesday, getting the job done both inside and outside the paint. He made some plays with his athleticism and showed off his well-roundedness as a facilitator along the way. George has played well throughout his sophomore season — his consistency leaves optimism for even greater ceilings as a fantasy basketball player. He’ll look to land even more production on Friday against the Kings.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr picked up his second technical foul with less than two minutes remaining in the first half, prompting a premature end to his night. In 13 minutes, the second-year center accounted for four points, one rebound, one assist and two blocked shots. Marvin Bagley III and Tristan Vukčević will handle the center responsibilities during the second half.
Source: Justin Russo
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly played only 10 minutes before leaving Wednesday’s game with lower back tightness. His absence will free up additional minutes for rookie Will Riley and AJ Johnson. Neither offers much fantasy value right now, but that could change during the silly season, especially for Riley.
Source: Justin Russo
NOP • Center • #21
about 1 month ago
After being a starter for most of his rookie season, Missi has primarily been a fantasy afterthought in 2025-26. However, Wednesday’s performance was one of his best, with the Pelicans’ center recording his second double-double of the season. Nine of Missi’s 12 rebounds came on the offensive end, and his play affected how the playing time was distributed. While Missi played 34 minutes, starter Derik Queen (four points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block) played 16. Wednesday isn’t a sign to give up on Queen, but rather a reminder to keep an eye on Missi, especially if the rookie were to go down with an injury.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
All that was missing from Williamson’s stat line on Wednesday was a three-pointer, but that’s to be expected of the Pelicans’ forward. Foul shooting remains an issue for him, as he’s making 52.2 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. However, for those willing to punt free-throw percentage and turnovers, Williamson has been close to a top-25 player over the past two weeks. As long as he’s healthy, Zion can offer solid fantasy value.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy has scored at least 31 points in four of his last five appearances, continuing to lead the way offensively for the Pelicans. A top-20 player in eight-cat formats for the season, he’s been a top-5 player over the past two weeks. With the Pelicans not having control of their first-round pick, there’s no reason for them to consider tanking. That’s great news for managers who have Murphy rostered, as it should ensure that he’ll be available during the fantasy playoff weeks.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
No surprise here, as prior reports pointed to Washington taking a cautious approach with its newly-acquired superstar. With CJ McCollum in Atlanta, Young’s absence will mean more minutes for the likes of Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson in the backcourt.
Source: Shams Charania
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Jones will sit out another contest, and Saddiq Bey should see big minutes. Bryce McGowens could see a few rotational minutes, but the latter isn’t a worthwhile waiver wire add.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
The highs are quite high, and the lows are rather low for Poole. Over his last five games, he has hit at least four triples in three of them, and he has gone scoreless in the other two. Poole has been too inconsistent to be considered a must-roster player, even if he is able to have some strong outings from time to time. Still, this was a solid performance for him.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 1 month ago
Murphy’s scorching hot stretch continued in this game. This was his fifth straight game with at least 20 points and three three-pointers while shooting at least 50 percent from the floor. He has been one of the bright spots in what has been a horrendous season for New Orleans, and he’ll continue to be a fantasy stud as a focal point of the offense for the Pels.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Following a six-game absence, Bey was back and starting for New Orleans. While he played a big role and was able to score some points, he didn’t contribute as much across the board as he has in the past. He has had an excellent bounce-back season after missing all of last year, and as long as he continues to start, he’ll hold value in standard leagues.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey will be back after missing the last six games for the Pelicans. He’ll immediately return to the starting lineup, which will result in Bryce McGowens not only being pushed out of the starting lineup but being listed inactive for this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey is on track to return from a six-game absence due to a right hip flexor. Bey should reclaim his starting role from Bryce McGowens, but with Herb Jones (ankle) out, McGowens could see some rotational minutes. McGowens isn’t worth a look in most fantasy leagues due to his limited production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s game will be the fourth that Jones has missed since spraining his right ankle. Bryce McGowens has started the last two and may remain in that role, but there’s no need to stream him despite his being a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Bey has missed the Pelicans’ last six games with a strained right hip flexor. With Herb Jones (ankle) also out, Bryce McGowens has started the last two, offering limited fantasy value in that role. Fantasy managers should leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
Alvarado has been out for three straight games, and his absence will extend through at least the end of January. Until Alvarado returns, Jordan Poole and Bryce McGowens should see additional playing time, while Jeremiah Fears continues to hold things down in the first unit.
Source: Rod Walker
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
With the Wizards trading CJ McCollum, Johnson will have every opportunity to show what he can do the rest of the way. He was efficient in Phoenix, sharing the team lead in points with Alex Sarr. Along with Sarr and Kyshawn George, Johnson may offer the highest rest-of-season ceiling of any player on the Wizards’ roster. Washington plays three games in Week 13, starting with the Clippers on Wednesday.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
One of the few positives to take from the Wizards’ blowout loss was Sarr’s play, with the second-year center recording another double-double. With it unknown when (or if) Trae Young will make his debut for the team, Sarr may not get many opportunities to establish in-game chemistry with the Wizards’ new point guard. However, as long as he isn’t shut down later in the season, Sarr should continue to offer excellent fantasy value.
NOP • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
After scoring 21 points in a January 7 game against the Hawks, Poole went scoreless in a win over the Wizards two nights later. He was far more involved offensively on Sunday, shooting 6-of-8 from beyond the arc. While his place within the rotation makes Poole a player worth holding onto despite coming off the bench, the inconsistency can be frustrating. The Pelicans play four games in Week 13, starting with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Over the past two weeks, Williamson has been ranked just outside the top-100 in eight- and nine-cat formats. While that production is nowhere near his Yahoo! ADP (42), it represents an improvement when compared to how Zion began the season. The Pelicans begin a four-game Week 13 with a back-to-back, so it’s possible that Williamson only plays three games.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Murphy has scored at least 21 points in four straight games, but his run of games with at least 35 ended at two on Sunday. The Pelicans’ forward has been consistently excellent in terms of fantasy value, and that shouldn’t change anytime soon as long as he’s healthy. The Pelicans play four games in Week 13, starting with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Bey is set to miss his sixth game in a row with a right hip flexor strain. With Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson back in the starting lineup anyway, Bey will likely be looking at a bench role whenever he returns.
NOP • Point Guard • #15
about 2 months ago
Alvarado will miss a second straight game, which has allowed Jeremiah Fears to take on extra minutes as the starting point guard. Jordan Poole is filling out the backup minutes, but he was held scoreless in 12 minutes in their last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Jones will miss a third straight game. Bryce McGowens started in his place on Friday but was unproductive in 29 minutes. However, he was better in the previous game as a reserve, so he’ll still hold some streaming value with Jones out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Bey is expected to miss a sixth straight game. Trey Murphy (back) returned to the lineup for Friday’s game, so he filled the open starting spot left by Bey. Zion Williamson returned to the starting lineup when Bey first was sidelined, and he will likely remain in that role even after Bey returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
On the heels of a sublime 42-point performance against the Lakers earlier this week, Murphy stayed sizzling-hot with his sixth 30-point effort to help the Pelicans snap a nine-game losing streak dating back to December 23. Murphy and teammate Zion Williamson combined for 34 first-half points and 66 on the night overall as the Wizards seemed to have zero answers defensively. The 25-year-old scoring forward erupted for 15 first-half points on 5-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-9 from three-point range, and finished the night 7-of-16 from long range. He’s delivered first-round fantasy value this season, averaging 21.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.2 blocks through 36 games. The Pelicans return to action on Sunday with a road matchup against the Magic.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
There were few positive takeaways for the rebuilding Wizards at the outset of the Trae Young era as they gave up 128 points on the defensive end of the floor and shot just 42.5 percent on the night. The 20-year-old big man has been extremely impactful for fantasy purposes this season, averaging 17.2 points, 7.5 assists, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.3 blocks through 28 games. The Wizards close out the week with a road tilt against the Suns on Sunday evening.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Williamson went 8-of-9 from the floor to post a game-high 19 first-half points. The polarizing 25-year-old force and teammate Trey Murphy combined for a whopping 66 points in an eventual one-sided victory. It would’ve been an even bigger scoring night had he not missed six of his 13 free-throw attempts. He’s averaging 25 points over his last eight games but doesn’t offer much else from a fantasy perspective besides scoring upside.
NOP • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Queen’s phenomenal rookie campaign continued with his second triple-double performance as he posted double-digit boards for the third straight contest. The 21-year-old big man remains a work in progress but he’s shown flashes of big-time fantasy potential thanks to his all-around skillset.
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Murphy is back in the lineup after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, pushing Karlo Matković to the bench. The other change is McGowens, who will start ahead of Jordan Poole. His offensive ceiling is limited, but McGowens is a better defender than Poole.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
George and Middleton are back after not being available for Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers. Their returns mean that Bub Carrington and Justin Champagnie will come off the bench, lowering the fantasy ceilings of both players.
Source: Washington Wizards
NOP • Small Forward • #25
about 2 months ago
Murphy is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks. His return means that Karlo Matković will return to the bench, and Bryce McGowens’ playing time will decrease as well.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Small Forward and Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Initially listed as doubtful, Jones is now officially out against Washington, which will be his second straight absence. Jordan Poole and Karlo Matkovic should remain in the starting unit with both Jones and Trey Murphy (back) sidelined once again.
Source: Jim Eichenhofer
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 2 months ago
George is back after missing Washington’s last seven games with a strained left hip flexor. With the Wizards having traded CJ McCollum to the Hawks on Wednesday, they may start George and Tre Johnson together on Friday. Johnson has been Kyshawn’s replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Robbins claims that “the plan is for [Young] to rehab his ankle in-house” and take his time returning to the court. The Wizards then anticipate Young picking up his $49 million player option for 2026, at which time they will see how well he fits alongside young players like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George. Slow-playing Young this season makes sense, considering the Wizards’ first-round pick is top-eight-protected. That means that, if the Wizards lose enough games to pick inside the top eight in the 2026 NBA Draft, they will keep their pick, but if they pick outside of the top eight, the New York Knicks will control the rights to the Wizards’ pick.
Source: The Athletic
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
With CJ McCollum (quad) sidelined for the first time this season, Carrington entered the starting unit for Washington. It seems likely that he’ll get at least one more start on Friday against the Pelicans since the Wizards traded for Trae Young and shipped out McCollum right after the game ended. Young had been dealing with a quad injury, so Carrington should start until he is available to make his debut for the Wizards, giving him limited streaming value.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Rumors had been heating up, and now it’s official. Young will head to Washington after appearing in just 10 games during his eighth season with the Hawks. Young will be reunited with Travis Schlenk, who drafted Trae in 2018 and is now an executive with the Wizards. The Wizards will have the rest of this season and, assuming he opts into his contract for next year, all of next season to decide if they want to keep Young around. It was a low-cost move for Washington, and they added a former All-NBA player that led the NBA in assists last season. If they’re able to add another top pick in the draft this season, the Wizards will have one of the best young cores in the NBA and a star point guard to help facilitate things on offense. Plus, Washington has enough length to make up for Young’s defensive limitations. Trae has been sidelined recently with a quad injury, but that could certainly heal up quickly now that he’s on a new team.
Source: Shams Charania
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Between injuries and subpar performances, it was a rough start to the season for Coulibaly. However, this recent stretch has been a productive one. He wasn’t able to contribute any defensive stats, which has inflated his recent value, but he was able to have a solid night on offense. He’s known for his defense, but any consistency on offense will help him be even more valuable for fantasy managers, which makes his recent games encouraging.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
After having his lowest-scoring game as a starter on Tuesday, Johnson responded with a strong outing on the second night of the back-to-back. This was the second 20-point game of his rookie season, with the other also coming during the seven games since he moved back into the starting lineup. Johnson has flashed plenty of upside as a rookie, mostly as a scorer and shooter, though his production in standard fantasy leagues has been limited this season.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Khris Middleton sitting out the second game of a back-to-back is unsurprising, but CJ McCollum’s inclusion on the injury report may have raised some eyebrows, given recent trade rumors. Carrington and Champagnie move into the starting lineup, and both are worth streaming in deep leagues due to Washington’s lack of depth.
Source: Greg Finberg
WAS • G • #3
about 2 months ago
Washington is on the second leg of a back-to-back set after beating the Magic on Tuesday. George is still without a timeline for return, and the Wizards will unsurprisingly give their two veterans a maintenance day. With the trio sidelined, more minutes should be available for Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Corey Kispert and Justin Champagnie.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Coulibaly was one of six Wizards in double figures on Tuesday, but the steals category is where he set himself apart. The five steals were a career-high for the third-year wing, who recorded four in a January 2 win over the Nets. Rostered in 26 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Coulibaly has been close to a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While those who have him rostered may consider selling high, managers in leagues where Coulibaly is available should think about picking him up.
WAS • Small Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
While not as prolific as twin brother Julian was on New Year’s Eve against the Knicks, Champagnie gave the Wizards welcome scoring off the bench on Tuesday. His four three-pointers were a season-high, and the Wizards’ wing also offered solid production in the assist and steal categories. Champagnie’s fantasy ceiling hinges on the availability of other wings, most notably Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert. Both were out on Tuesday, resulting in more opportunities for Champagnie.
WAS • G • #3
about 2 months ago
Despite an excellent first half, McCollum said during his walk-off interview at halftime that he “left some money on the table.” The veteran guard made up for that in the fourth quarter, shooting 4-of-6 from the field to help Washington close out its tenth win of the season. McCollum’s name has come up in connection with Trae Young trade rumors recently, making him a player to watch well ahead of the February trade deadline. The good news for those who have McCollum rostered is that he can still offer solid fantasy value.