Jamir Watkins News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

Under the weather Watkins (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Watkins is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's road tilt while battling an illness. He has averaged 17.0 minutes per game over the Wizards' last five games, so his absence would lead to more minutes being available for Justin Champagnie, Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe and Jamir Watkins | 12.12.25

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Efficient in loss Friday Watkins totaled 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Watkins has made only six appearances at the NBA level this season, but this was his best outing by a wide margin. Aside from logging a season-high 29 minutes, Watkins recorded season-best numbers in points, rebounds and blocks. His future role remains uncertain, but the fact that he's played over 15 minutes in three straight games suggests he might be trending in the right direction toward securing a steady role in the rotation.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 24 of his 48 points in the 4th quarter to rally Cavaliers past Wizards 130-126

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers back from a 15-point deficit in the final period to a 130-126 victory over the Wa...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves to bench Watkins will come off the bench Saturday against the Hawks.

Impact The Wizards will roll with Bub Carrington next to CJ McCollum for this contest. Watkins made his first career start Thursday and scored two points in 18 minutes with three assists and two rebounds.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Watkins is starting Thursday against Boston, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Impact It'll be the first career start for the rookie second-rounder Thursday. Watkins is a two-way player, and a strong showing could give him more opportunities with the Wizards going forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Mitchell scores 24 of his 48 points in the 4th quarter to rally Cavaliers past Wizards 130-126