Jamir Watkins News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Washington faces New Orleans, aims to break 7-game skid

Washington will try to end its seven-game losing streak when the Wizards play New Orleans

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Utah faces Washington, seeks to end 7-game skid

Utah will try to stop its seven-game slide when the Jazz take on Washington

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ruled out for Thursday Watkins (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Watkins is set to miss a second straight game for the Wizards. With this news, guys like Jaden Hardy and Will Riley could become more involved for the Wizards.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for Tuesday Watkins (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Magic.

Impact Watkins has been playing a modest role for the Wizards in recent weeks, so his absence will leave the Wizards shorthanded. With Watkins sidelined, the Wizards could leab more on Will Riley and Jaden Hardy.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 30 and the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Trae Young ejected from game after leaving bench, days before his expected Wizards debut

Trae Young was thrown out of a Washington game and he isn’t even set to play for the Wizards for a few more nights

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Left out of rotation Thursday Watkins (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Thursday's 126-96 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Despite being upgraded from his two-way deal to a standard contract earlier Thursday, Watkins ended up exiting head coach Brian Keefe's 10-man rotation. Rather than Watkins, Keefe turned to two-way player Leaky Black (30 minutes) to fill out the second unit. With the 16-42 Wizards playing out the string on a non-contending season, expect the team's rotations to be highly volatile from game to game, making players like Watkins difficult to rely upon.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Wizards sign 2-way rookie Jamir Watkins to NBA deal Deadspin | Wizards sign 2-way rookie Jamir Watkins to NBA deal

FEBRUARY 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Washington Wizards Sign Former FSU Basketball Star to Standard NBA Contract Jamir Watkins has impressed the Wizards enough to promote him.

FEBRUARY 26 • SI.COM

Wizards reputation has been flipped on its head with recent Jamir Watkins signing The Wizards have made yet another move and it only restates the quiet part out loud about the team's recent draft success.

FEBRUARY 26 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Earns two-year deal The Wizards converted Watkins' two-way contract into a two-year, standard deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Due to several injuries in Washington, Watkins has emerged as a key rotation player in the backcourt. Over his last three games, he's shooting 55.2 percent from the field with averages of 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers in 22.4 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of rotation Thursday Watkins (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Thursday's 112-105 win over the Pacers.

Impact Watkins had played at least 26 minutes and averaged 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 three-pointers and 1.3 blocks in the four contests leading up to the All-Star break, but he ended up being dropped from the rotation entirely Thursday. At this point in the season, the 15-39 Wizards' main objective is seemingly to improve their odds in the draft lottery, which will likely result in ever-changing rotations that will make it difficult to predict what nearly every player on the roster's minutes might look like from game to game. As such, Watkins will carry some risk as a streaming option the rest of the way, even in deeper leagues.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Watkins is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Indiana.

Impact It'll instead be Tristan Vukcevic manning the middle for the Wizards on Thursday. Watkins has averaged 9.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 29.2 minutes per tilt in his last seven games (two starts).

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Merrill scores 32 as Cavaliers beat Wizards 138-113 in James Harden's home debut

The Cleveland Cavaliers cruise past the Washington Wizards, powered by a huge night from Sam Merrill and another big game from Donovan Mitchell

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Watkins will start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact With the Wizards shorthanded in the frontcourt, Watkins will step back into the starting five. As a starter this season (three games), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.7 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sunday Watkins is not in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Heat on Sunday.

Impact Watkins will return to a bench role Sunday due to the returns of Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George. Watkins started against Brooklyn on Saturday and finished with 13 points, one rebound, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 45 minutes.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Saturday Watkins is in the Wizards' starting lineup against the Nets on Saturday.

Impact Several Wizards players are unavailable for Saturday's contest due to injury or with trades pending, so Watkins will enter Washington's starting lineup for the third time this season. The rookie-second rounder spent most of the early portion of the season in the G League but has established a consistent role for himself off the bench as of late. Watkins has averaged 5.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.5 steals over 22.3 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sarr's high praise for Jamir Watkins should have Wizards fans paying attention The Wizards' rookie class has offered yet another gem for fans to be excited about.

JANUARY 28 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Hornets post 119-115 win over young Wizards, whose starting 5 had an average age of 20.64 years

Brandon Miller scored 21 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat Washington 119-115 Saturday, sending the Wizards to their ninth straight loss

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Will not start vs. Milwaukee Watkins won't start against the Bucks on Wednesday.

Impact With Khris Middleton (knee) back in action, Watkins will slide to the second unit. In his last five appearances off the bench, the rookie second-rounder has averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds across 15.2 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joining first unit Watkins is part of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact With Washington giving Khris Middleton the night off Monday, Watkins gets the call to the first unit. It'll be the second start of the campaign for Watkins, who logged 18 minutes during the Dec. 4 loss to Boston in the last time he started.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Watkins (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Watkins has 10 appearances to his name this season for an average of 12.0 minutes per contest. He'll be available to provide emergency depth Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Sunday Watkins (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Impact An illness prevented Watkins from playing in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, but the rookie second-rounder has a chance to return for the back end of the Wizards' back-to-back set Sunday. Tre Johnson, Justin Champagnie and Bub Carrington would be in line for more playing time off the bench if Watkins is not cleared to play.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington faces San Antonio on 3-game home skid

Washington enters a matchup with San Antonio after losing three straight home games

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Saturday Watkins (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Memphis.

Impact Watkins' minutes will likely be divvied up amongst Justin Champagnie, Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington. Watkins' next chance to play will come Sunday versus San Antonio.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Washington faces New Orleans, aims to break 7-game skid

Utah faces Washington, seeks to end 7-game skid

Rockets beat the Wizards 123-118 after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench

Trae Young ejected from game after leaving bench, days before his expected Wizards debut

Sam Merrill scores 32 as Cavaliers beat Wizards 138-113 in James Harden's home debut

Hornets post 119-115 win over young Wizards, whose starting 5 had an average age of 20.64 years

Washington faces San Antonio on 3-game home skid