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SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Jazz, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Julian Champagnie. While Champagnie’s impact was muted due to a 0-of-6 night from beyond the arc, he’s capable of offering solid deep-league streaming value when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
The Wizards don’t have Kyshawn George for Sunday’s game, as he is out due to a sore left hip flexor. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Johnson, who is making his first start since November 12 and the fifth of his rookie season. In his prior four starts, Johnson averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.3 three-pointers. Due to the opportunity, Johnson is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham will be available to suit up after initially being listed as questionable. However, his role this season has been minimal, so he likely won’t see the floor much in this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George has been downgraded after initially being listed as questionable. Justin Champagnie is the likely candidate to start in his stead, and with this being the first of a back-to-back, Champagnie could see multiple starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Johnson only needed 25 minutes to produce one of his best stat lines of the season. While he was not in the starting lineup, the Spurs not having De’Aaron Fox may have opened up a little more offense for Johnson. Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the veteran forward has been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Johnson’s fantasy ceiling remains limited, but he may be worth a look if Fox isn’t back for Monday’s game against the Cavaliers.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
If there’s one aspect of Castle’s game where he hasn’t made significant progress, it’s from beyond the arc. The second-year guard entered Saturday shooting 29.8 percent from deep, and that number will drop following a 1-of-8 effort against the Jazz. The good news is that Castle did enough inside the arc to record his second 20-point game in three appearances, and he recorded another seven assists. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned about the perimeter shooting, given everything else that Castle brings to the table.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wemby was inserted back into the Spurs’ starting lineup on Saturday, and he was excellent offensively. The 32 points were the most he’s scored in a game since November 10, when the phenom dropped 38 in a win over the Bulls. And Wembanyama did his damage in 28 minutes on Saturday, so there is still some kind of limit for him to navigate. Luke Kornet played 19 minutes off the bench, finishing with seven points, eight rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot. While deep-league managers may hold on to Kornet for a bit longer, standard-league managers who were streaming him can afford to move on. The Spurs open a four-game Week 11 on Monday against the Cavaliers.
SAS • Small Forward • #30
about 1 month ago
The Spurs will be without De’Aaron Fox for Saturday’s game due to left adductor tightness. His absence means that Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell will shift up a position, with Champagnie moving into the starting lineup. Completing the quintet are Harrison Barnes and Victor Wembanyama. Wemby’s move into the lineup pushes Luke Kornet to the bench.
Source: Michael C. Wright
WAS • F • #24
about 1 month ago
Kispert’s continued absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes for some of Washington’s other wings. Tre Johnson has not reached the point where he’s a must-stream player, but that may change later in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George is dealing with a sore left hip flexor. If he can’t play on Sunday, Justin Champagnie is a potential replacement in the starting lineup. If that were to happen, Champagnie could start two straight games, as the Wizards also play on Monday. Khris Middleton, who has not played both games of back-to-backs, is currently active for Sunday’s game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Branham is still dealing with a sprained right thumb. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as the former first-round pick is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox has been ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable with left adductor tightness. Without the 28-year-old point guard, Dyan Harper or Julian Champagnie will move into the starting lineup. Both are in play as streaming options.
Source: Tom Petrini
WAS • G • #3
about 1 month ago
McCollum has scored at least 20 points in five of his last eight games. He has been one of the few Wizards to provide consistent fantasy value this season, which is unsurprising, given his career track record. McCollum’s role is secure for now, but his name is one to watch ahead of the February trade deadline. A move to another team may be what ensures the veteran guard of a consistent role through the fantasy playoffs, as that may not be guaranteed if he remains with the rebuilding Wizards.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Between injuries and production, this has been an underwhelming season for Coulibaly so far. That makes Friday’s performance that much more satisfying for the Wizards wing and those who continued to roster him. The 21 points were a season-high for Coulibaly, who also provided excellent value in rebounds and “stocks.” Rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues, his eight-cat fantasy value remains outside the top-150. However, he’s someone to watch ahead of the “silly season,” as there should not be any reason to shut down Coulibaly later in the year.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
The Wizards put forth one of their best performances of the season on Friday, with George and five others scoring at least 12 points. The second-year wing continues to exceed the expectations of most fantasy managers, providing fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. And the timing of this performance was great for George, as he endured the worst game of his season in Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets. While the occasional “dud” can happen, George’s overall production has been highly encouraging.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox is dealing with tightness in his left adductor. If he’s unable to play, Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie are potential replacements in the starting lineup. While Harper boasts a higher long-term ceiling, fantasy managers needing three-pointers should not sleep on Champagnie if he starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Champagnie is officially available after being listed as questionable earlier Friday. While Corey Kispert is out, the Wizards are otherwise relatively healthy on the wings, which limits Champagnie’s opportunities. There’s no need to roster him in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Champagnie is a late addition to the injury report, and with Corey Kispert (hamstring) already ruled out, there will be extra minutes on the wing available. Tre Johnson should take on a larger reserve role, though Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton should see a slight bump in minutes as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
At this stage in his career, fantasy managers know what they’re going to get from Barnes. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, the floor is stable, and availability won’t be an issue. He finished Thursday’s victory a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, but over the last two weeks, Barnes is ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Even with his performance against the Thunder, fantasy managers can afford to leave Barnes on the waiver wire.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama and Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren may not say much about a “rivalry” between them, but the matchups bring added juice whenever their teams meet. Wemby, who is still on a minutes restriction, recorded a double-double in just 25 minutes off the bench. The Spurs aren’t going to rush anything with their phenom, so Luke Kornet (six points, four rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes) remains in the starting lineup. The Spurs host the Jazz on Saturday in their final game of Week 10.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
The lone negative for Castle on Christmas Day was the turnover count, as he was responsible for four. However, he shot the ball efficiently and led the Spurs in assists. The improved shooting has pushed the reigning Rookie of the Year into the top-75 in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 69 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Castle is still lurking on a few 12-team league waiver wires. Now is a good time to change that.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Limited to six points in Tuesday’s win over the Thunder, Fox was outstanding in Thursday’s rematch. Finishing with a game-high 29 points, he shot 9-of-11 from the field in the first half. Some of Fox’s teammates took over in the second half to help San Antonio move to 3-0 against the Thunder this season. Fox is providing fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, and the partnership between him and Stephon Castle continues to strengthen.
WAS • F • #24
about 1 month ago
Kispert exited Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets with tightness in his left hamstring and will not play on Friday. With Cam Whitmore (shoulder) out indefinitely with a deep-vein thrombosis, there will be more minutes available to Tre Johnson off the bench. While he isn’t at a point where he should be rostered in redraft leagues, Johnson has “silly season hero” potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle hit the metaphorical turbo button in the second half, knocking down 5-of-6 shots from the floor during that span, helping topple the injury-riddled Thunder with an impressive scoring display. The 21-year-old second-year guard has recorded at least 17 points in seven consecutive contests since December 8. He’s made a noticeable leap this season, averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks through 20 games. He’ll attempt to keep the momentum going when the two teams face off again on Christmas Day in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama, who came off the bench for the sixth straight game as he continues working his way back to full strength from a calf injury, failed to record a block for the first time in 101 games. The positive news here is that the Spurs have won 14 of their last 17 games, including seven straight. The 21-year-old generational talent will likely be on a minutes restriction once again when San Antonio faces off against the Thunder on Christmas Day in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Johnson was the unexpected X-factor in a highly-anticipated showdown between a pair of Western Conference heavyweights, draining a season-high five three-pointers to surpass the 20-point mark for the first time since November 30. The 26-year-old is a bit of an afterthought for San Antonio on most nights but he’s played over 20 minutes in seven of 10 games since the start of December.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
There weren’t a ton of bright spots for the Wizards as they faded badly in the second half of this one, but Coulibaly drained 3-of-9 from three-point range and managed to drop 14 points in just 23 minutes of action as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury. The 21-year-old remains the textbook definition of a long-term developmental project but he continues to show flashes of potential as a shooter with the athleticism to impact the game on both ends of the floor.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr matched a season high with four blocks in just his third appearance over the last 10 games since December 1, as a lingering adductor issue has continued to limit his availability. When healthy, the 20-year-old former lottery pick has delivered a strong all-around impact, averaging 18.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.0 blocks across 29 games.
WAS • F • #24
about 1 month ago
Kispert played 13 minutes off the bench before having to exit due to hamstring tightness. While there may be a few more minutes available to Malaki Branham, Tre Johnson is ahead of him in the pecking order regarding playing time.
Source: Greg Finberg
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Despite the initial questionable tag, Wemby will suit up against OKC. He will likely remain on a minutes restriction and in a reserve role, though he has still be productive. However, it has put a cap on how much of an impact he has made on the box score.
Source: Paul Garcia
WAS • Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Whitmore’s continued absence will not affect fantasy basketball, as he has not been guaranteed rotation minutes when he’s available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Whitmore has not played consistent rotation minutes for the Wizards this season, but he’s been active for the last few games with a shoulder injury. Unfortunately, he has been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder and is out indefinitely. Victor Wembanyama dealt with a similar injury last season, and the Spurs declared him out for the rest of the year after the All-Star break.
Source: The Athletic
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #35
about 1 month ago
Bagley III sat out Sunday’s loss to San Antonio, but he’ll be back in action to face the Hornets. With Alex Sarr also available, Bagley III’s fantasy value is minimal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama has been available for all four official games the Spurs have played since returning from a strained calf. However, he has not played more than 21 minutes in any of those outings, and there’s a chance that Wemby won’t play on Tuesday. Luke Kornet has remained in the starting lineup, and that may not change even if Wembanyama plays. What would change if Wemby sits is that Kelly Olynyk would pick up rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: Paul Garcia
WAS • F • #24
about 1 month ago
Kispert has been out since fracturing the tip of his right thumb during a November 25 game against the Hawks. His return will give the Wizards additional perimeter shooting off the bench, but his fantasy value is limited. Leave Kispert on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton is good to go after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, which was Washington’s second game in as many nights. Justin Champagnie will return to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly returned from a four-game absence due to an oblique injury last Thursday, but missed Saturday’s game with ankle sprain. The 21-year-old shooting guard is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Hornets, which could leave the Wizards shorthanded on the win. Justin Champagnie had 11 rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes in Coulibaly’s absence Saturday, but only scored four points.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Spurs. With Marvin Bagley also out, the Wizards were left to start Tristan Vukčević at the center position. Sarr will be back in the starting lineup on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #35
about 1 month ago
Bagley did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, with Tristan Vukčević moving into the starting lineup since the Wizards were also without Alex Sarr. However, with Sarr off the injury report, he’ll start even if Bagley is cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox served as San Antonio’s primary offensive catalyst, delivering a robust all-around effort in a stat sheet-stuffing performance. He knocked down 5-of-7 from three-point range and shot 52.6 percent from the floor on a team-leading 19 attempts. The 28-year-old guard has been in a little bit of a rut from a scoring standpoint over the past week so it was a positive sign to see him get back on track in this one. The Spurs are back in action with a three-game week that includes a pair of matchups against the Thunder before closing the week against the Jazz.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Carrington continues his emergence as one of Washington’s main scoring threats as he’s topped 14 points in five of his last six games since December 6. The 20-year-old youngster drained 4-of-6 from three-point range and shot 63.6 percent from the floor overall in this one. He’s at least worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats until further notice. The Wizards kick off a three-game week against the Hornets on Tuesday before facing the Raptors and Grizzlies.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wemby recorded his second straight double-double, accomplishing the feat in just over 21 minutes off the bench. The 22-year-old franchise cornerstone has had a governor on his workload since returning last weekend from an extended absence due to a calf injury. However, he’s remained productive from a fantasy standpoint, averaging 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.5 blocks during that four-game span.
WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
Vukcevic matched a season-high in the points department, reaching double figures for the sixth time in his last nine games, falling one rebound shy of his first double-double of the year. The 22-year-old big man is a fringe fantasy option in deeper leagues with Marvin Bagley III and Alex Sarr seeing most of the frontcourt minutes.
WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
The Wizards are without their top two centers, as Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley III are unavailable due to injury. As a result, Vukčević moves into the starting lineup, and he’ll have deep-league fantasy value out of necessity. The other change to the lineup is Champagnie, who replaces Khris Middleton due to Sunday’s game being Washington’s second in as many nights.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Watkins is available after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies. While the rookie is likely to play rotation minutes, he’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #35
about 1 month ago
Already without Alex Sarr, the Wizards won’t have Bagley for Sunday’s game, either. Tristan Vukčević is the lone healthy center on the roster, and he’ll play plenty. Anthony Gill should enter the rotation, but he is not a true center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #32
about 1 month ago
Middleton took the court on Saturday, but he’ll sit out for the second leg of Washington’s back-to-back set. With Coulibaly and Whitmore also sidelined, the Wizards will be shorthanded at forward, which may mean an expanded role for Justin Champagnie. Alex Sarr has been ruled out, and Marvin Bagley III is questionable, so Tre Johnson and Will Riley could be called on more off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr returned from a six-game absence on Thursday, and he played in two straight games, including Saturday’s win over Memphis. Washington is likely playing it safe with Sarr on the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Bagley III banged up, Tristan Vukcevic could be in line for big minutes against San Antonio.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wemby led San Antonio in scoring and recorded a double-double for the first time in over a month while only playing 22 minutes. He came off the bench again, but he once again dominated during his minutes on the floor. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said before the game that Wemby wasn’t on a specific minutes restriction, but they wanted to be mindful of his minutes. He could’ve played longer if the game was closer, which is a good sign for his continued progression.
Source: Steph Noh
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
This was the second straight game that Castle put up this exact stat line. Seriously. The only difference was one fewer field goal attempt and one fewer free throw attempt in this one. Castle could’ve been more productive in both if the scores were closer, and Sunday’s game in Washington doesn’t provide much optimism for a closer outing. Castle has been effective, but he only played 24 minutes after playing 25 minutes on Thursday. They play the Thunder twice next week, so Castle’s minutes should go up for those games at least.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell led the Spurs starters in scoring in a homecoming game for him. He also played a team-high 27 minutes, which was limited by the lopsided score. Vassell played well in this game, and he’s averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.7 triples per game over his last three outings. He’ll look to keep it going in Washington on Sunday to wrap up the week.
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Harper came off the bench and led the Spurs with 24 points in 23 minutes against the Wizards Thursday. The 19-year-old point guard continues to impress after being made the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper isn’t quite a standard league option yet with all the options ahead of him on the Spurs, but that could change by the end of the year.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama only played 25 minutes after playing 21 minutes in his first game back from a calf injury on Saturday. The 21-year-old power forward had an incredible stretch at the end of the third quarter where he scored 10 consecutive points. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough for the Spurs, who led by two at halftime, to secure a victory against the Knicks. Wembanyama and the Spurs will be back in action on Thursday against the Wizards.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama still had 22 points and nine rebounds in 21 minutes in his return from a calf injury on Saturday against the Thunder. The 21-year-old’s minutes will look a lot like that again against the Knicks on Tuesday, according to Johnson. Luke Kornet started at center and played 24 minutes Saturday, but had just two points and eight rebounds.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell led the way for the Spurs in what was a balanced scoring effort, with four players scoring at least 22 points in Saturday’s victory. And he needed the slump-buster, having totaled 13 points on 3-of-15 shooting in the Spurs’ prior two games. Vassell’s performance on Saturday was especially encouraging because it came with Victor Wembanyama available, even if the big man’s minutes were limited. For the season, Vassell is closing in on top-75 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (97).
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
The reigning Rookie of the Year took a beating on Saturday, finishing with both a bloody lip and a bloody nose, and he was also responsible for six turnovers. However, Castle’s turnover issues were limited mainly to the first quarter, as he and the other Spurs appeared to be pressing. Victor Wembanyama subbing in to begin the second quarter certainly helped calm some nerves. Castle has scored at least 20 points in seven games this season, and his scoring average is nearly four points higher than his rookie year number (14.7). Next up for Castle and the Spurs are the Knicks in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final, which will not count toward team records or statistics.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox was one of four Spurs to score either 22 or 23 points on Saturday, with the team rebounding from a brutal 0-of-11 start from three to hand Oklahoma City its second loss of the season. Fox has scored at least 20 points in 14 of the 17 games he’s appeared in this season, and he’s providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats. After Tuesday’s NBA Cup final against the Knicks, Fox and the Spurs will play three games over the final four days of Week 9. That’s good news for fantasy managers.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama made his long-awaited return to the court on Saturday, but fans and fantasy managers had to wait a little longer than they expected. The Spurs did not play him at all in the first quarter, and Wemby logged just seven minutes in the second quarter. The goal was to ensure that Wembanyama’s minutes restriction would not be an issue in the fourth quarter, and the approach worked. He only needed 21 minutes to record an excellent stat line, showing why he’s considered one of the NBA’s premier talents. Tuesday’s NBA Cup final against the Knicks won’t count towards stats or fantasy basketball, but the Spurs will have three other games in Week 9.