CARLTON CARRINGTON NEWS

Starting Saturday Carrington is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Denver.

Impact Carrington will make his first start since Nov. 18 against the Knicks. He's scored in double digits over his last two games while coming off the bench, and Carrington should have a larger role on offense Saturday due to the absences of Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), Corey Kispert (ankle) and Kyle Kuzma (ribs).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Big minutes off bench Tuesday Carrington registered 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 36 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 118-87 loss to Cleveland.

Impact The teenage rookie saw his biggest workload, and has his best offensive performance, since being moved to the second unit in late November. Carrington is predictably struggling with his consistency in his first taste of the NBA, and since moving to the bench, the 14th overall pick in the 2024 Draft is averaging 6.0 points, 3.3 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.0 threes and 0.8 steals in 23.3 minutes over the last six games while shooting a woeful 31.0 percent from the floor and 26.1 percent (6-for-23) from beyond the arc.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Sunday Carrington is not in the starting five for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.

Impact With Jordan Poole (hip) sidelined, Kyshawn George will enter the starting five as opposed to Carrington. The rookie has averaged 10.2 points, 4.2 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 0.6 steals across 29.2 minutes per game in his last five outings (four starts).

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Flops in bench role Carrington closed with two points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block across 22 minutes during Friday's 108-96 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Carrington came off the bench with Malcolm Brogdon retaining his spot in the starting lineup. While Carrington will almost certainly be better than this, a limited role off the bench is going to limit what he can do on a nightly basis. He makes sense as a starter when considering the Wizards' long-term future but as for now, perhaps the coaching staff are opting to run with a proven veteran. Given the uncertainty, this is a situation to monitor moving forward.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Carrington isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Bilal Coulibaly will replace Carrington in the starting five Friday after missing Washington's previous outing due to a head injury. Carrington tallied 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during his only other appearance coming off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Co-leads Washington in scoring Carrington finished Monday's 134-106 loss to the Knicks with 18 points (7-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes.

Impact Carrington was one of three Washington players who scored 18 points in this thumping loss to the Knicks, and the rookie out of Pittsburgh continues to play at a high level while standing out in his first-year class. Carrington has been ever-present in the Wizards' starting lineup in November, averaging 10.3 points, 5.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game across nine contests.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Carrington (knee) is available and starting in Monday's matchup against the Rockets.

Impact Carrington has been upgraded from questionable to available while dealing with right knee soreness. The rookie has carved out a significant role with the Wizards through eight regular-season games (seven starts), during which he has averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 30.0 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Carrington (leg) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Carrington left Sunday's loss to the Magic late in the fourth quarter after Moritz Wagner fell on his leg, but the rookie was able to walk to the locker room under his own power and has a chance to suit up for the second half of Washington's back-to-back set. Carrington has started seven of eight appearances this season, but the Wizards are getting Kyle Kuzma (groin) back from a multi-game absence, so they could switch up the starting lineup, even if Carrington is available.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sunday Carrington (leg) went to the locker room in the second half of Sunday's game against the Magic, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carrington was able to walk to the locker room under his own power after Moe Wagner fell on his leg. With the Magic leading big late in the fourth quarter, it's unlikely that Carrington will return to Sunday's game, though he is in jeopardy of missing Monday's game against the Rockets.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Carrington (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Magic, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carrington will shake off a questionable tag and play through a right wrist contusion. The rookie has started four straight games, averaging 11.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.0 steals in 34.0 minutes during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Carrington is questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to a right wrist contusion.

Impact Carrington has been playing well while handling a starting role in recent games. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his last six contests, and he's come close to a triple-double in his last two outings. If the rookie can't go Sunday, then Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis would be options to replace him in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to triple-double Carrington accumulated 10 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 128-104 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Carrington has been one of the biggest surprises in this year's rookie class, and he's making the most of the expanded role he's seeing with the Wizards. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his last six contests, but this was also the second straight game in which he was in a legit triple-double watch. He's averaging 10.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game in three games in November.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up solid numbers Carrington provided 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes during Monday's 125-112 loss to the Warriors.

Impact The No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 Draft continues to feature for the Wizards during his rookie season, as the franchise is wasting no time to get him heavily involved. His production has been sporadic which is to be expected, but there's a lot to like here from a fantasy perspective. Through six games, he's posting averages of 10.3 points, 4.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 29.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Carrington will start Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact With Kyle Kuzma (groin) sidelined, Carrington slides back into the starting lineup and will be joined by Jordan Poole, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr. Carrington has scored in double figures in back-to-back games and has played at least 20 minutes in all three of his regular-season appearances thus far.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Carrington is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Carrington will cede his spot in the starting five to Jonas Valanciunas, who will give the Wizards a jumbo starting lineup alongside Alex Sarr. In his last outing Saturday against the Cavaliers, Carrington posted 10 points, four assists and two rebounds across 25 minutes.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Cleveland Carrington (ankle) is available for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Carrington has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left ankle sprain. The rookie guard should remain in Washington's starting lineup.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Carrington (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Carrington sustained a mild left ankle sprain in the final minutes of Thursday's blowout loss to Boston. However, the rookie was a full participant in Friday's practice and will likely give it a go Saturday. Carrington got the start at shooting guard Thursday, and he will likely reprise his role in the starting five if he plays Saturday.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Able to practice fully Friday Coach Brian Keefe said Friday that Carrington (ankle) was a full participant in practice, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Carrington sustained a mild left ankle sprain late in the game during Thursday's blowout loss to the Celtics. The rookie posted three points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes in the starting lineup. While his status has not yet been updated for Saturday against Cleveland, he will likely be considered questionable to suit up.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with mild sprain Carrington is dealing with a mild ankle sprain, head coach Brian Keefe told reporters, including Josh Robbins of The Athletic, on Thursday.

Impact Carrington exited Thursday's loss to the Celtics after landing awkwardly following a lay-up with roughly four minutes left in the contest and headed straight to the locker room. He finished Thursday's 122-102 loss to the Celtics with three points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes. He should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Thursday Carrington headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Celtics due to an apparent ankle injury, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Carrington landed awkwardly on a layup attempt with 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter and ultimately headed to the locker room. The rookie didn't return to the court in the final minutes of the contest, and he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers until further details from his injury are disclosed.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod vs. BOS Carrington will start in the Wizards' regular-season opener against the Celtics on Thursday.

Impact Carrington started in the club's final two preseason games and will remain amongst the starting lineup. The 19-year-old will start at shooting guard with Bilal Coulibaly sliding to the small forward, and Jonas Valanciunas is expected to come off the bench behind Alex Sarr.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Monday Carrington will enter the starting lineup during Monday's preseason matchup against the Nets.

Impact With Bilal Coulibaly out due to a sprained finger, Carrington will step into the starting five for the time being. The No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 Draft played only one season of collegiate basketball at Pitt, during which he averaged 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists across 33.2 minutes per game in 33 regular-season outings.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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