Jamir Watkins News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Unfortunate Jamir Watkins Update Opens Up Opportunities for Wizards' Fringe Prospects Anyone who'd invested in Jamir Watkins stock over the course of his eventful rookie season felt as optimistic about his future as ever upon...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jamir Watkins' Injury Changes how Wizards Should Approach Final Roster Spot While the offseason was going well, the Washington Wizards were hit with some brutal news. During Summer League, two-way guard Jamir Watkins...

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Undergoes surgery for torn ACL The Wizards announced Thursday that Watkins has undergone surgery for a torn ACL.

Impact Watkins, a two-way player for the Wizards, suffered the injury during the Summer League. Although Washington has yet to offer a timetable for a return, a typical recovery time for the procedure is approximately 9-to-12 months. That leaves Watkins in serious jeopardy of missing most, if not all, of the 2026-27 season, and it remains to be seen if the team will continue keeping him around on a two-way roster spot while he's injured.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Watkins (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 91-83 Summer League win over the Hawks.

Impact Watkins didn't suit up in the Wizards' Summer League finale, marking his fourth consecutive absence due to a left knee issue. He's signed to a two-way pact and will likely see most of his playing time with the G League's Capital City Go-Go in 2026-27.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Wednesday Watkins (knee) did not play in Wednesday's 108-94 Summer League loss to the Clippers.

Impact Watkins remained sidelined for a third straight game due to a knee injury. The remainder of Washington's Summer League schedule has yet to be finalized, though the club is expected to play its next game Saturday against an opponent yet to be announced. It remains to be seen whether Watkins will suit up again in Las Vegas or remain sidelined for the rest of the competition.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Tuesday Watkins (knee) was inactive for Tuesday's 99-87 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Bulls.

Impact This was Watkins' second straight game on the sidelines, although he continues to be listed as day-to-day. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Clippers.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Watkins (knee) won't play in Sunday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Kings, Staff Editor of Bullets Forever Greg Finberg reports.

Impact Watkins will miss Sunday's exhibition, but he's considered day-to-day, so there's a chance he'll be able to return for Tuesday's meeting with the Bulls. Will Riley should see ample minutes Sunday with both Watkins and Tre Johnson (rest) unavailable.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Watkins (knee) isn't expected to play in Sunday's Summer League game versus Sacramento, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watkins injured his knee in Thursday's 92-88 win over Utah. He is considered day-to-day, so his next opportunity to suit up after Sunday's meeting with the Kings will come Tuesday versus Chicago. Watkins, who agreed to a two-way contract with Washington on July 1, appeared in 50 regular-season games for the Wizards during the 2025-26 campaign. While the 25-year-old wasn't a routine provider for the club, he showed some flashes of promise by averaging 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.6 steals across 31.1 minutes in seven starts.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Washington Watkins and the Wizards agreed to a two-way contract Wednesday.

Impact The Wizards previously declined Watkins' $2.5 million player option, but there was mutual interest in a reunion. During the 2025-26 regular season, Watkins averaged 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.6 minutes per contest.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

What's Next for Jamir Watkins Following Latest Wizards Reveal? This week's invited more deadlines for NBA teams to operate within as full-out free agency sits mere hours away. Franchises were on the cloc...

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

Extended qualifying offer The Wizards declined their $2.15 million team option on Watkins' contract but tendered him a qualifying offer that makes him a restricted free agent, Josh Robbins of The Athletic r...

Impact The Wizards will have the opportunity to match any offer Watkins receives on the open market, and Robbins noted that it's "highly likely" the 2025 second-round pick will remain with the club. The 6-foot-6 forward appeared in 50 regular-season games (seven starts) in 2025-26, averaging 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.6 minutes per contest.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 24 points Watkins chipped in 24 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 130-117 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Watkins ended his rookie season with a bang, posting a career-high 24 points. With most of the roster shut down by injuries, Watkins played a key role down the stretch. Over his last seven games, he shined with 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes per contest.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jamir Watkins Scores Career-High 24 Points at Cleveland Cavaliers | 04.12.26

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale

Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers led wire-to-wire, defeating the Washington Wizards 130-117 in the regular-season finale for both teams

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Starting versus Cavaliers Watkins will start in Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Watkins will start for the first time since the 121-115 loss to Brooklyn on April 5. In six starts this season, the 24-year-old has averaged 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.7 steals across 30.7 minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Strong line in loss Watkins closed Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Nets with 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 44 minutes.

Impact With the Wizards missing several key players, Watkins moved into the starting unit and put up a season-high 20 points. He had played 19 minutes in two straight contests prior, so unless the Wizards are shorthanded again, fantasy managers shouldn't chase this line too aggressively.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jamir Watkins Scores Career-High 20 Points at Brooklyn Nets | 04.05.26

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Provides 14 points off bench Watkins provided 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 19 minutes before getting ejected from Saturday's 152-136 loss to M...

Impact Watkins reached double figures in the scoring column for the first time since March 21, and he did so Saturday with efficiency. The 24-year-old has been deployed as a reserve in six consecutive games, and he's averaging 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 19.5 minutes over this span.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to second unit Watkins isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Watkins will move back to the bench after making a spot start last time out. Given the Wizards' lengthy injury report, expect Watkins to see plenty of run.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Watkins will start Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The rookie second-rounder will replace Justin Champagnie (suspension) in the starting lineup Sunday. As a starter this season (four games), Watkins has averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.3 minutes per contest.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well off bench Watkins produced nine points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 117-95 loss to Detroit.

Impact Watkins continues to play a key role off the Washington bench, and he saw a healthy workload Thursday with so many players on the injury report. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 20.1 minutes per contest with 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.9 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kerr earns his 600th win, and Golden State hands the Wizards their 12th loss in a row, 125-117

Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points and De’Anthony Melton added 27, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak with a 125-117 victory over the Washington Wizar...

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Plays well off bench Watkins provided seven points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 16 minutes during Thursday's 136-131 overtime loss to the Magic.

Impact Watkins returned from a four-game absence after battling a sprained ankle and foot. He's made a strong impact for the Wizards, but his fantasy appeal will be limited when the team is close to full strength.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Washington faces Boston on 8-game road skid

Washington aims to end its eight-game road losing streak with a victory over Boston

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

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Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Kerr earns his 600th win, and Golden State hands the Wizards their 12th loss in a row, 125-117

Washington faces Boston on 8-game road skid