Justin Champagnie News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Wizards

Plays well again Champagnie ended with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and five steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 140-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact This strong line comes on the heels of a 23-point showing Saturday against Denver, so Champagnie certainly has the attention of fantasy managers. The Wizards have several key players nursing injuries, but they could get some reinforcements back for their next game Friday against the Cavaliers. Champagnie will certainly be on the streaming radar as long as the team is shorthanded.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emerges with career-high 23 points Champagnie logged 23 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 122-113 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact In his first NBA start of the season after spending time in the G League, Champagnie emerged with a career-high 23 points while filling up the box score. It was also just his fourth appearance with the Wizards this season. Head coach Brian Keefe has shuffled his starting lineup around quite a bit lately, so it remains unknown if Champagnie will hold down a spot with the first unit going forward. Fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach before adding the 23-year-old forward from waiver wires, however, as it needs to be noted that Washington was missing Kyle Kuzma (rib), Alex Sarr (back) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) on Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Jordan Poole, and Justin Champagnie | 12.07.24

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Justin Champagnie scores 23 points vs. Denver Nuggets | 12.7.24

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets

Jordan Poole scored 39 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame a career-high 56 by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 and snap their 16-game losing streak

DECEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First start of season Saturday Champagnie is in the Wizards' starting five for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Champagnie will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday due to injuries to Kyle Kuzma (ribs), Corey Kispert (ankle), Kyshawn George (ankle) and Alex Sarr (back). Champagnie only played five minutes off the bench over his first two outings, but he played 29 minutes off the bench against the Mavericks on Thursday and finished with nine points, five rebounds and three assists.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in G League win Champagnie played 33 minutes Sunday during the G League Capital City Go-Go's 129-127 win over Westchester and logged 29 points (11-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists...

Impact Champagnie was dominant for the Go-Go during Sunday's, scoring a season-high 29 points while shooting an effective 68.8 percent from the field. The two-way player also managed to compile his fourth double-double of the season across just eight games played.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs double-double in G League win Champagnie contributed 22 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks across 42 minutes during Saturday's 120-115 G League win over the...

Impact The two-way forward posted his second double-double in only three G League Tip-Off Tournament appearances Saturday. While the 23-year-old scored 22 points and led the club in rebounds, he also racked up a game-high seven turnovers. In the Tip-Off Tournament, Champagnie has averaged 17.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks across 34.9 minutes per game. He will likely spend most of his time with the G League club this season, and he has amassed only five total minutes over two regular-season appearances with the Wizards thus far.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in loss Champagnie amassed no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 139-130 loss to San Antonio.

Impact Champagnie cracked the rotation for the first time since the opening game, playing just one minute. While there is a chance he can earn some rotation minutes at some point this season, it appears as though he is going to be spending the majority of the next few months warming the bench.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Strong perfomance again Tuesday Champagnie registered 16 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 137-114 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Despite moving back to the bench, Champagnie turned in another strong performance. Along with a number of his teammates, Champagnie has put himself on the fantasy radar over the past week. In that time, he has been able to put up top-100 numbers, averaging 10.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers and 2.3 combined steals and blocks.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Champagnie Drains Half-Court Shot to End Q1 🚨🔥

MARCH 19 • YOUTUBE

Running with second unit Tuesday Champagnie will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against Houston.

Impact Champagnie will give way to second-year guard Johnny Davis in the starting lineup Tuesday. Washington enters the contest with only nine available players, so Champagnie maintaining a 25-30 minute role is plausible.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Justin Champagnie, and Jordan Poole

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Nears double-double in first start Champagnie recorded 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist over 36 minutes in Sunday's 130-104 loss to Boston.

Impact Champagnie got his first career start with the Wizards shorthanded, leading all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds to go along with a team-leading pair of steals and ending as one of four players with a double-digit point total in a near double-double outing. Champagnie set season high marks in scoring, rebounds and steals while posting his second game with at least 10 points and seven rebounds this season, both of which have taken place in the last two outings.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Champagnie will start Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Champagnie will make his first career NBA start for the shorthanded Wizards. He played 25 minutes during Saturday's loss in Chicago and totaled 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards make deals with Justin Champagnie, R.J. Hampton The Washington Wizards signed guard-forward Justin Champagnie to a two-way contract and guard R.J.Hampton to a 10-day contract on Sunday.Cha...

MARCH 3 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gets two-way deal Champagnie signed a two-way contract with Washington on Sunday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Impact Coming off a 10-day contract, Champagnie will be converted to a two-way deal after compiling 11 points, one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes in three appearances for the Wizards. The 6-foot-6 wing hybrid joins a relatively crowded rotation of swingmen off the bench, featuring Jordan Poole, Landry Shamet, Corey Kispert and Johnny Davis.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Wizards recalled Champagnie from the G League's Capital City Go-Go on Tuesday.

Impact The Wizards could be very shorthanded for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, so Champagnie could potentially see some rotation minutes.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two former Celtics get 10-day contracts with Timberwolves, Wizards Justin Champagnie and Justin Jackson have spent this season playing in the G-League.

FEBRUARY 21 • MASSLIVE.COM

Inks 10-day deal with Washington Champagnie signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Champagnie was dominating for the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, averaging 22.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He hasn't appeared in an NBA game since the 2022-23 campaign and has made only five appearances since 2021-22. With Kyle Kuzma and Deni Avdija occupying the two starting forward spots and reserve options in Bilal Coulibaly and Corey Kispert needing playing time, it's unclear how many minutes will be available for Champagnie over the next 10 days.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Heat waive Justin Champagnie, Cheick Diallo The Miami Heat waived forward Justin Champagnie and center/forward Cheick Diallo on Saturday, four days ahead of their season opener against...

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Let go by Miami The Heat waived Champagnie on Saturday.

Impact Champagnie spent the preseason with the Heat but was cut along with big man Cheick Diallo as Miami reduced its roster to 15 men ahead of the regular season. Unless he's scooped up off waivers by another team, Champagnie looks set to open the 2023-24 campaign with the Heat's G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics waive Justin Champagnie, now have 2 open roster spots The Celtics signed Justin Champagnie late last season as a developmental player.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Nick Nurse Provides His Evaluation of Former Raptor and Newest Celtic, Justin Champagnie Friday, the Celtics officially announced the signing of Justin Champagnie, who fills their last vacant roster spot. Shams Charania of The At...

APRIL 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Raptors wing Justin Champagnie officially signs on to complete Celtics' roster - The Boston Globe Since Toronto waived Champaigne before March 1, he is eligible for the playoff roster. Most recently, Champaigne averaged 18.2 points and 8...

APRIL 8, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

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Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets