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WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 11 hours ago
Coulibaly finished Monday’s defeat with his fourth 20-point game of the season, and he was highly efficient in doing so. Shooting 45.2 percent from the field, the Wizards’ wing has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. That may not be elite value, but it may get Coulibaly on the radar of more deep-league managers, especially if he can continue to play starters’ minutes more often than not.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 11 hours ago
The good news for fantasy managers was that Johnson reached double figures after totaling 10 points in his prior two appearances. The bad is that he only played 23 minutes, and the rookie has not exceeded 25 since returning from a sprained left ankle that sidelined him for six games in early February. Johnson is rostered in only eight percent of Yahoo! leagues, and with good reason, given his playing time.
WAS • Small Forward • #
about 11 hours ago
Riley’s playing time and production in Monday’s defeat were encouraging. The rookie recorded his fourth 20-point stat line of the season, and he played a team-high 37 minutes. Riley has played at least 29 minutes in six of the Wizards’ eight games in March. While fantasy managers certainly hope that continues, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe’s handling of the rotation has been unpredictable at times.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
about 11 hours ago
Young suffered a right quad contusion early in the third quarter of Monday’s game and departed for the Wizards’ locker room shortly thereafter. He played 21 minutes, finishing with 21 points, two rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers. With Bub Carrington getting ejected later in the third, the Wizards will turn to Sharife Cooper to run the show the rest of the way.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Point Guard • #8
about 12 hours ago
Carrington, who was due to play most of the second half with Trae Young having exited due to a quad contusion, was ejected with just over five minutes remaining in the third quarter. Whether he was talking to the Warriors bench or official Scott Foster after dropping Golden State’s Pat Spencer with a crossover was unclear, but Bub said enough to get thrown out. He finished with four points and one assist in 12 minutes.
WAS • • #
about 14 hours ago
Despite Tristan Vukčević being available for Monday’s game, he will come off the bench. Instead, Reese steps in as the starting center with Alex Sarr being ruled out. That is the lone change to the Wizards’ starting lineup.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
1 day ago
Sarr will sit out Monday’s game for hamstring injury management reasons, which opens the door for Tristan Vukčević to move into the starting lineup. While fantasy managers won’t expect to see him knock down six three-pointers as he did in Saturday’s loss to the 76ers, the opportunity makes Vukčević a player worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
2 days ago
Vukčević’s 22 points were a season-high, and he shot 6-of-7 from beyond the arc. The six three-pointers were a career-high for the Wizards’ backup center, who played 20 minutes to starter Alex Sarr’s 22. Sarr finished with four points (1-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two steals, one block and one three-pointer. Moving forward, Vukčević will be most valuable on nights when Sarr doesn’t play, and there may be a few streaming opportunities in Week 21, given that Washington plays five games.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
2 days ago
Young departed for the Wizards’ locker room late in the third quarter of Saturday’s game and did not return. Whether that was due to injury or simply the play for the point guard is unknown. However, Young’s playing time has been restricted since making his Wizards’ debut, and there’s no reason for the team to change that since they’ve been eliminated from postseason contention. Washington plays five games in Week 21, but Young will likely be available for three at the very most. Bub Carrington (two points, three rebounds, eight assists and one block in 22 minutes) will have added value on the nights that Young sits.
WAS • Point Guard • #
3 days ago
Cooper was initially listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Celtics with a sprained ankle, but has since been listed as available. He’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, though, with Trae Young and Bub Carrington ahead of him on the depth chart.
WAS • Point Guard • #
4 days ago
Cooper is dealing with a sprained right ankle. His potential absence would not affect fantasy basketball, especially with Trae Young and Bub Carrington being available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
4 days ago
Like Trae Young, Sarr’s playing time has been limited, with the second-year center logging 23 minutes on Thursday. However, that’s all the time he needed to record two steals and five blocked shots, excellent production for category league managers. The Wizards play once more in Week 20, and they begin Week 21 with a back-to-back, which is a concern for Sarr managers.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
4 days ago
Young played 21 minutes on Thursday, finishing with solid numbers in points and assists. While the minutes limit does the point guard no favors in terms of fantasy value, getting some production from Young is better than not having him on the floor at all. The Wizards end their week with a game against the Celtics on Saturday, another challenging matchup for Young and his new team.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
4 days ago
One game removed from being on the wrong end of a historic performance by Miami’s Bam Adebayo, the Wizards bounced back with a solid effort in Orlando. Coulibaly, whose banked-in three-pointer with five seconds remaining in regulation sent the game into overtime, led the way. His 29 points were a career-high, with the Wizards’ wing recording a complete stat line. Scoring hasn’t been Coulibaly’s best attribute, so fantasy managers should not expect Thursday’s effort to become the norm. However, there should be more room for him to put up numbers as the Wizards close out their season.
WAS • Point Guard • #8
5 days ago
Carrington had been questionable despite playing 36 minutes against the Heat on Tuesday, but the 20-year-old will be able to suit up after all. However, with Trae Young (knee) not on the injury report, Carrington will head back to the bench, where he’ll play around 20-23 minutes.
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
6 days ago
Watkins is back after a four-game absence, which led to more rotation minutes for Leaky Black. Neither player is worth the risk in redraft leagues, but there should be playing time available to both due to Kyshawn George’s elbow injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #8
6 days ago
Carrington started Tuesday’s loss to the Heat, playing 36 minutes. With Trae Young absent from the injury report, Bub will come off the bench if he’s available to play against Orlando.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
6 days ago
Johnson’s offensive production has picked up recently, with the rookie having scored at least 15 points in three consecutive games. He was efficient against the Heat, shooting over 50 percent from the field. Unfortunately, the overall stat line was a bit lean on Tuesday. Johnson has the potential to be an impactful option for fantasy managers over the final month, especially in points leagues, as his playing time should be a priority for the Wizards.
WAS • Small Forward • #
6 days ago
Riley led the Wizards in minutes on Tuesday, and he’s scored at least 19 points in four of his last six appearances. Interestingly, the rookie was used in a reserve role in the two games before that, with Leaky Black as the starter. One would think that starting Riley would be a priority for the Wizards the rest of the season, but you never know. Hopefully, Tuesday’s performance convinces the Wizards to leave Riley in the starting five.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
6 days ago
The Wizards are still limiting Sarr’s playing time, but he made the most of his 20 minutes on Tuesday. The 28 points are the most in a game for the second-year center since putting up 29 in a January 27 win over the Trail Blazers, and three shy of his season-high. However, as encouraging as this performance was, Sarr’s playing time is a concern for fantasy managers the rest of the season. And with the front office wanting to strengthen its draft lottery odds, there isn’t much incentive to play Sarr heavy minutes.
WAS • Small Forward • #
7 days ago
Riley will return to the starting unit after coming off the bench the last two games. Leaky Black started on Sunday, but he will be in the G League and unavailable for this game. Carrington returns to the starting unit with Trae Young (knee) sitting this one out.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
8 days ago
Watkins’ continued absence means there will be a spot in the rotation for Leaky Black, who started and played 31 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Pelicans. While he isn’t a must-add player, Black is worth watching due to his recent workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
8 days ago
After a four-game absence, Vukčević will be available for Tuesday’s game. His return likely means less playing time for Julian Reese, who played 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #11
8 days ago
Young only played 18 minutes in his second game with the Wizards after playing 19 minutes in his debut on Thursday. While the 27-year-old point guard was productive with 17 points and eight assists, the key to him regaining a fantasy ceiling is playing more minutes. As it currently stands, Young is difficult to trust down the stretch of the fantasy season.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
9 days ago
The lone change to the Wizards’ starting lineup is a big one, as Sarr returns from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly one month. His return means that Julian Reese heads to the bench, a role that limits the rookie’s fantasy value.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
10 days ago
Watkins remains out for a third consecutive game with a sprained left ankle/foot. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but Leaky Black has picked up rotation minutes, most recently starting Thursday’s loss to the Jazz.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
10 days ago
Vukčević remains out for another game, but his absence is countered by Alex Sarr’s return from a strained hamstring. Julian Reese will head to the bench, eliminating the streaming value he possessed as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
10 days ago
Sarr has not appeared in a game since February 8, but that will change on Sunday. With Trae Young also available, the two will be able to get some in-game reps together with an eye toward the future. Julian Reese will head to the bench, but he should remain in the rotation with Tristan Vukčević sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • • #
11 days ago
The rookie has started all three games of his NBA career after signing a two-way contract less than a week ago, but this way by far his best performance. This was his highest-scoring and highest-rebounding game so far, and he completely dominated down low, which included 10 offensive rebounds. Reese should certainly be considered for teams in need of boards down the stretch of this season, though it is unlikely this carries over into next year.
WAS • Point Guard • #11
11 days ago
Young finally made his debut for Washington after Atlanta traded him nearly two months prior. He was expected to be limited to 17-20 minutes, and he ended up falling inside that range at 19 minutes. While there were some fun moments with him on the floor, and there is a clear vision for this team next season, Young will need to see his minutes increase for him to truly make a fantasy impact. Otherwise, he ends up being a big name that’s too good to drop but not productive enough to help in the fantasy playoffs. Unfortunately, Washington likely won’t have much interest in playing him much more than he did in this game.
Source: Chase Hughes