
WAS • Forward • #18
9 months ago
George sustained his ankle injury in Monday’s matchup with Toronto, and it will cost him a second straight game. Middleton’s continued absence isn’t a surprise, given the veteran’s recent injury history. While both players are sidelined, Justin Champagnie should see a substantial uptick in playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Forward • #16
9 months ago
Gill’s strained left hip flared up during Thursday’s loss to the Pacers. His absence will not impact fantasy basketball or the Wizards’ rotation, as he was behind reserves such as Tristan Vukcevic and Richaun Holmes in the frontcourt pecking order.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Guard • #36
9 months ago
Smart has missed Washington’s last two games, resulting in Jaylen Martin moving into the rotation. Martin has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues, so Smart’s return would not significantly impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony is now on track to miss a sixth-straight game with no end in sight. Cory Joseph will continue to start in place of Anthony, though Anthony Black has been more productive off the bench and has played more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner struggled to find his shot for the second game in a row. The 23-year-old small forward is 16-of-43 over the last two games including 1-of-11 from behind the three-point line. Wagner has been solid otherwise, contributing 17 rebounds and six assists over that timespan. He’ll look to get his shot back in normal form Saturday against the Kings.

ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero haș now scored at least 30 points in five straight games and seven of his last eight contests. The 22-year-old power forward is a scoring machine, though his three-point shot hasn’t been great lately. Banchero is just 5-of-19 from behind the three-point line over the last three games. Still, he’s averaging 30 points per game in 17 games since the All-Star break. Banchero is getting hot at the right time for fantasy managers.
WAS • G • #13
9 months ago
Poole played just 25 minutes again Thursday. It was his sixth-straight game with less than 30 minutes and fourth in that span with 25 minutes or less. While the Wizards clearly aren’t pushing Poole for heavy minutes at this point in the season, they at least had good reason for his usage on Thursday as they were party to a massive blowout. Poole had a pretty good game considering the Wizards lost by 53 points. Unfortunately for Poole, it doesn’t seem like his minutes will trend back up in what’s left of the season.
WAS • • #
9 months ago
Sarr has scored at least 22 points with at least seven rebounds, at least one block and at least one steal in each of his last two games. While the Wizards are looking towards the future, Sarr is making a statement that he’s going to be a big part of it. The 19-year-old center has been just outside the top-100 in fantasy value since the All-Star break as his play has picked of late.

WAS • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Washington is already actively trying to improve their lottery odds, so there is no reason for Middleton to play through injuries. Any knee pain simply isn’t worth the long-term effects. Colby Jones started the second half in place of Middleton, but AJ Johnson should also take on a larger role to finish the game.
Source: Washington Wizards

WAS • Forward • #16
9 months ago
Gill is dealing with left hip soreness and will miss the second half of Thursday’s game against the Pacers. His availability doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball either way.
Source: Joshua Robbins

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony was originally listed as doubtful, but he was able to get in some individual work during shootaround. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard as Anthony misses his fifth-straight game. However, Anthony Black has been a more productive option off the bench.
Source: Jason Beede

WAS • Guard • #36
9 months ago
Thursday’s game will be the second that Smart and George have missed with their respective injuries, and the latter’s absence is more impactful on fantasy basketball. Justin Champagnie filled in for George in Wednesday’s win over the 76ers and should remain in the starting lineup, making him a streamable player in deep leagues. As for Smart, his continued absence means more playing time for AJ Johnson, who will likely come off the bench with Khris Middleton returning from a one-game absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Middleton has been removed from the injury report after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the 76ers for injury management reasons. AJ Johnson will likely move to the bench, but the rookie should not fall out of the rotation entirely. Middleton has not exceeded 27 minutes in any appearances with the Wizards since the team acquired him from the Bucks at the February trade deadline.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Still doubtful for Thursday’s game against the Mavericks, Anthony did not participate in shootaround with his teammates. However, the Magic guard did get in some individual work and shooting. Cory Joseph has been Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup, but Anthony Black has offered a higher fantasy ceiling. Rostered in 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the latter has provided 10th-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks.
Source: Jason Beede
WAS • F • #00
9 months ago
While serving as the backup to a rookie lottery pick isn’t the best place for a two-way contract player to be on the depth chart, Vukcevic has taken advantage of his opportunities. Over the past two weeks, he has offered eighth-round value in eight-cat formats. Vukcevic is rostered in 12 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and deep-league managers needing a center should consider adding him. In addition to playing two more games during Week 21, Vukcevic and the Wizards are scheduled to play four during Week 22.
WAS • • #
9 months ago
Sarr recorded a complete stat line on Wednesday, and the rookie continues progressing as his debut season winds down. Over the past two weeks, the 7-foot-1 big has offered top 50 value in eight-cat formats. And since the All-Star break, Sarr is ranked just outside the top 100. His name may not be mentioned in Rookie of the Year conversations, but the Wizards are likely encouraged by what they’ve seen from Sarr.
WAS • G-F • #9
9 months ago
Champagnie stepped in for the injured Kyshawn George and acquitted himself well in Philadelphia. He recorded his third double-double of the season, and the 18 points are the most Champagnie has scored in a game since December 28. Rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has offered top 100 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Champagnie will be worth a look in more leagues if George remains out with his sprained ankle.
WAS • G • #5
9 months ago
Johnson made his third start of the season on Wednesday. The rookie offered solid value in the rebound and assist categories, but a 1-of-7 night from three dragged down the field-goal percentage. Johnson will have more opportunities before the season ends, either as a starter or a reserve. There isn’t much to gain from rostering the rookie guard, but keep an eye out for him the next time he’s allowed to start.
WAS • G • #5
9 months ago
While it was initially reported that Colby Jones would move into the starting lineup, the Wizards announced that Johnson would be the starter shortly after. He and Champagnie step in for Khris Middleton and Kyshawn George, who are out due to injury. Johnson and Champagnie are worth streaming for this matchup, while Jones misses out on a boost to his fantasy value.
Source: Washington Wizards

WAS • Forward • #16
9 months ago
Gill is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Raptors. While the veteran forward will likely play rotation minutes off the bench, he’s unlikely to be productive enough to merit being rostered in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Guard • #1
9 months ago
The Wizards are without Khris Middleton and Kyshawn George for Wednesday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. The vacancies will be filled by Jones and Champagnie, with the latter making his first start as an NBA player. The former second-round pick has an opportunity to prove himself to the team that acquired him from the Kings at the February deadline. As for Champagnie, he is worth streaming when allowed to start.
Source: Greg Finberg

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony has missed Orlando’s last six games with a strained left big toe. Given the doubtful tag, he’s likely to miss a seventh on Thursday. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will continue to share the point guard responsibilities, with the former being Anthony’s replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner struggled to find his shot in this one, going just 8-of-22 from the floor and 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. In four games leading up to this one, he averaged 23.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.8 assists, so Tuesday’s productive outing was more of the same, albeit with some inefficient shooting. Wagner and Paolo Banchero combined for 58 of Orlando’s 111 points in this one, and the duo should continue to shoulder the scoring load when the Magic host the Mavericks on Thursday.

ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.

ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.

ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen is available after being inactive for two games with a sprained left ankle. While Cole Anthony’s continued absence may result in Queen playing a few rotation minutes off the bench, he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be the sixth Anthony missed since aggravating his strained left big toe. While Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, whoever has the “hot hand” between him and Anthony Black will play the lion’s share of the minutes. Black was that player on Monday, accounting for 17 points and six assists in 30 minutes off the bench. Neither he nor Joseph has been consistent enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Forward • #16
9 months ago
Gill didn’t play against the Raptors but did eclipse 20 minutes in three of his Washington’s previous four games. It’s likely that Justin Champagnie will get a lot of burn on Wednesday if Gill joins the Wizards’ growing list of inactive forwards.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Guard • #36
9 months ago
Smart has missed several games between a finger injury and an illness in March. His absence will likely give AJ Johnson a chance to get a heavy workload off the bench against Philadelphia. Johnson had 17 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal in 28 minutes in Washington’s last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Guard • #36
9 months ago
Smart has missed a several games with finger and illness issues in March. His absence will likely give AJ Johnson a chance to get a heavy workload off the bench against Philadelphia.

WAS • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Washington is still managing Middleton carefully in a down year following a pair of ankle surgeries. George has shown some flashes but tweaked his ankle after just two minutes his last time out. Justin Champagnie will likely have a featured role against Philadelphia with both wings ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • • #
9 months ago
The last few games for Carrington have been subpar, so it was good to see him get back on track in this one. He recorded the third point-rebound double-double of his career and set a new career-high for rebounds. He was also able to score in double figures after scoring a total of 15 points over his last four games. Carrington has shown plenty of upside during his first year in the NBA, and he won’t turn 20 until after this upcoming Summer League. He certainly has a bright future in Washington.
WAS • G • #5
9 months ago
Just three days after scoring a career-high 14 points, Johnson broke that mark again and had arguably the best performance of his young career. It took a few weeks for Johnson to start seeing minutes for Washington, but he has now played at least 15 minutes in seven games. He has had at least three assists in all of those. That isn’t an impressive number, but for a 20-year-old that is still learning how to play with other young players on a bad team, it’s a great sign for the future.
WAS • G • #13
9 months ago
Poole got off to a hot start on Monday and scored 11 points in just the first quarter. He was able to have a solid scoring night, but he was limited to just 22 minutes. This wasn’t the first time that Poole’s minutes have been cut short by Washington prioritizing improving their lottery odds. He has played less than 30 minutes in five straight games and less than 25 minutes in three of those. Poole has had a strong season, but Washington’s emphasis on building for the future will continue to limit his fantasy impact.

ORL • Guard • #0
9 months ago
The Magic remain without Cole Anthony, who is recovering from a toe injury that has sidelined him for five of the team’s last six games. While Cory Joseph (5/4/5 with one three-pointer in 17 minutes) has been his replacement in the starting lineup, Black came through with one of his best performances of the season. The second-year guard has scored 13 points or more in three of his last four outings, providing top-60 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Due to his inconsistency, Black is not to be trusted in most fantasy leagues. But his recent play will grab attention in some deep leagues.

ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
After three straight games with 20 points or more, Wagner recorded his first 30-point game since February 8 on Monday. Unfortunately for him and those who have the Magic forward rostered, this was Orlando’s last meeting with the Lakers this season. Franz was elite in the first meeting, scoring 37 points and hitting the game-winning shot. Over the past two weeks, Wagner has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. Orlando plays three more games during Week 21, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.

ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero has scored 30 points or more in three straight and five of his last six games, his best run of the season to date. Shooting over 50 percent from the field on Monday, the Magic forward has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. For a player who has been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues for most of the season, Banchero is getting hot at the right time for those who have him rostered.

WAS • Forward • #18
9 months ago
George injured his left ankle during the first quarter of Monday’s game, exiting after two minutes of action. His departure frees up additional minutes for Justin Champagnie and AJ Johnson, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling if George misses time.
Source: Blake Murphy
WAS • • #
9 months ago
Middleton is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Knicks. However, his return does not mean Carrington will head to the bench. Instead, Justin Champagnie will be used in a reserve role, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. However, he will remain in the rotation and play quality minutes.
Source: Washington Wizards

ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen will remain sidelined with a sprained left ankle. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as the two-way contract guard is not in the Magic rotation when healthy.
Source: Jason Beede

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Of Orlando’s last six games, including Monday against LA, Anthony has been available just once, and he exited that game after playing six minutes. Cory Joseph will continue to start at point guard, with Anthony Black filling out the reserve minutes. However, neither has been able to contribute fantasy value with any consistency.
Source: Jason Beede

WAS • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Middleton is available after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Knicks, the Wizards’ second game in as many nights. His return means Bub Carrington will likely head to the bench, which lowers the rookie’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Guard • #12
9 months ago
Queen’s availability does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony has missed five games since aggravating his toe injury during a March 16 win over the Cavaliers. Cory Joseph has been the starter in Anthony’s absence but has not provided reliable fantasy value. Even if Anthony remains out, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Joseph in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

WAS • Guard • #36
9 months ago
Smart got going after halftime, shooting 5-of-10 from the field to help the Wizards trim a 33-point deficit down to four before losing. While availability issues make the veteran guard difficult to rely on in fantasy basketball, he can provide value when playing rotation minutes. Smart logged 24 minutes on Saturday, which has been his unofficial cap since joining the Wizards. While Washington plays four games during Week 21, there’s also a back-to-back, likely limiting Smart to three appearances.
WAS • G • #13
9 months ago
After a three-game slump in which he scored 29 points on 11-of-30 shooting, Poole got back on track in this one. He was one of the primary catalysts for the Wizards after halftime, shooting 5-of-10 from the field in the second half as Washington cut a 33-point deficit down to four. The Wizards did not have enough to complete the rally, but Poole’s play throughout the season has been encouraging. Washington plays four games during Week 21, starting with the Raptors on Monday.

WAS • Forward • #18
9 months ago
George’s double-double was his first, and the Wizards rookie has been a much-improved player as the season has progressed. And fantasy managers have benefitted from the strides made, as George has provided sixth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past month. Given the recent production and Washington’s upcoming schedule, his rostership (27 percent of Yahoo! leagues) is a bit low. The Wizards play four games during weeks 21 and 22, an excellent schedule for managers looking to win their leagues.
WAS • • #
9 months ago
Saturday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Wizards, who lost to the Magic on Friday. Khris Middleton is unavailable for the matchup with the Knicks, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Carrington. Not only is the rookie worth streaming, but he’s also worth holding onto in deep leagues for the rest of the season. Playing time should not be an issue for Bub as the Wizards look to develop their youngsters further.
Source: NBA Lineups

ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
Wagner only played 24 minutes on Friday due to the lopsided score. However, that was enough time for him to extend his streak of 20-point games to three, and he has also had eight rebounds in each of those. He also was able to clean up the turnovers; Wagner only turned it over once after having 18 turnovers across his three previous games. Washington was an easier matchup than Orlando’s last three games, but it was still a strong performance from Wagner. Unfortunately, this was the second game of a short two-game week for Orlando.

ORL • Guard • #0
9 months ago
Black’s recent production has been inconsistent despite Cole Anthony being in and out of the lineup. He was out of it on Friday with the same toe injury that has plagued him, and Black had one of hist best performances of the past month. His 26 minutes were also the most that he has played in nearly a month, and he took on a larger role than Cory Joseph, who started at point guard. Black still isn’t a standard league option, but this was an encouraging performance for dynasty managers.

ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero did most of his work early on, which allowed Orlando to take a double digit lead into halftime and extend it to 30 points entering the fourth quarter. Banchero didn’t see the floor in the final frame after scoring 20 points in the first half and adding 10 more in the third quarter. He has now scored at least 25 points in six of Orlando’s last seven games and provided top ten value in nine-cat leagues during that stretch. Unfortunately, that was the final game of a two-game week for the Magic.

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Both Anthony and Queen were initially questionable, and their absences will leave Orlando thin at guard. This will be a fifth-straight absence for Anthony, which means another start for Cory Joseph, with Anthony Black filling out a large role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony’s lingering toe injury has caused him to miss three of Orlando’s previous four games. His status is up in the air and Cory Joseph should continue to start in his place if he’s ruled out on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Center-Forward • #35
9 months ago
“Just when I thought I was out...they pulled me back in.” Bitadze has been ineffective since late January, scoring in double figures four times in 23 appearances. While Wednesday was a good night for Bitadze, fantasy managers should not overreact. Wendell Carter Jr. remains the starter, and he finished with four points, six rebounds and one blocked shot in 19 minutes. Neither Magic center should be rostered in most fantasy leagues.

ORL • Forward • #22
9 months ago
While Wagner finished with solid numbers in the points, rebound and assist categories, the efficiency left something to be desired. In addition to shooting 8-of-19 from the field, he was responsible for a game-high six turnovers. Wagner has averaged 2.9 miscues per game since the All-Star break, so most fantasy managers won’t be concerned by Wednesday’s tally. He’ll look to end Week 20 on a high note when the Magic visit the Wizards on Friday.

ORL • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banchero has scored 30 points or more in three of his last four appearances, but a run of three consecutive double-doubles concluded on Wednesday. While he has been a better points league option than categories for most of his career, the Magic star has been a top-30 player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Turnovers have been the issue for Banchero on most nights, but he only committed two on Wednesday. Orlando only plays once more during Week 20, Friday night against the Wizards.

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
With Anthony not participating in Tuesday’s practice of Wednesday’s pregame shootaround, the writing regarding his availability was on the wall. His absence means Cory Joseph will remain in the starting lineup, but he’s only worth a look in extremely deep leagues.
Source: Jason Beede

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
While Anthony remains questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Rockets, he did not practice on Tuesday and sat out Wednesday’s pregame shootaround. That doesn’t bode well for his chances of playing against the Rockets. Cory Joseph has started Orlando’s last three games, but the veteran point guard has offered minimal streaming value.
Source: Jason Beede

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
While officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game, Anthony did not practice on Tuesday. Cory Joseph will likely start regardless of Anthony’s status, as that was the case in Sunday’s win over the Cavaliers. Joseph offers a limited fantasy ceiling, even if he remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report

ORL • Guard • #50
9 months ago
Anthony sat for two games before logging only six minutes in Sunday’s win over Cleveland. A missed practice on Tuesday means Anthony should be considered questionable for Wednesday’s matchup with the Rockets. If Anthony is ultimately ruled out, Cory Joseph could see increased run.
Source: Jason Beede