Impact Champagnie will return to action after missing Friday's contest due to a right rib contusion. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 5.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.5 minutes across his previous 10 appearances.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
JUSTIN CHAMPAGNIE
8.8 PPG •
5.7 RPG •
1.0 APG
8.8 PPG
5.7 RPG
1.0 APG
Good to go Saturday Champagnie (ribs) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Out Friday Champagnie (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Champagnie will miss his second contest in the Wizards' last four outings due to a right rib contusion. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Atlanta. The 23-year-old has averaged 14.6 minutes per game over his last five outings, meaning Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert will likely see a bump in minutes.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Cleveland Champagnie is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right rib contusion.
Impact After starting 13 straight contests in December and early January, Champagnie has operated off the bench for Washington as of late. If the 23-year-old forward is downgraded to out against Cleveland, Kyshawn George, Corey Kispert and Anthony Gill are candidates to receive increased playing time.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Solid night off bench Champagnie logged 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 106-82 loss to the Raptors.
Impact The fourth-year wing has struggled to produce with the second unit this season, managing just 4.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game on 40.4 percent shooting from the field and 36.0 percent from behind the arc as a bench player. Contrarily, he's averaging 12.2 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting 54.8 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from deep as a starter. So, while it's pretty clear he needs volume and opportunity to be at all relevant for fantasy purposes, he was able to break that barrier Sunday with his highest scoring game as a member of the second unit this season. He'll look to build off the performance Thursday against the Lakers.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Shooting woes in defeat Champagnie recorded one point (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 15 minutes during Thursday's 110-93 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Champagnie received his most playing time since Jan. 8 on Thursday, during which he struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end. The 23-year-old has averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in only 9.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.
JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Role continues declining Champagnie contributed one rebound in 10 minutes during Monday's 120-106 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact Champagnie has now come off the bench for five straight games, seeing a new low in minutes Monday since he became a regular part of the rotation in early December. During this five-game stretch, he's averaged just 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.4 minutes. The increased health of Champagnie's teammates has led to his role declining, but how many of those teammates be around after the Feb. 6 trade deadline? Washington has just six wins and is expected to explore dealing its veterans. That could open up more time for Champagnie, who averaged 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 29.2 minutes across 13 starts.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Slides to bench vs. Houston Champagnie will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Impact The 23-year-old will slide to the bench in favor of Kyshawn George on Tuesday. Champagnie has started in each of his last 13 appearances, during which he has averaged 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.2 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Justin Champagnie | 1.3.25
JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE
Efficient performance Wednesday Champagnie produced 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 125-107 win over the Bulls.
Impact Champagnie remains a member of the first unit, and he made the most of his minutes Wednesday by delivering an excellent performance -- he missed just two of his eight shots across a 21-minute cameo and contributed on the defensive end. Champagnie has scored in double digits in just two of his last six outings, however, and with Kyle Kuzma playing off the bench now that he recovered from a rib injury, it wouldn't be surprising if the former Pittsburgh star moves back to a bench role sooner rather than later.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Champagnie scores 15 points vs. Chicago Bulls | 1.1.25
JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE
Sticking with first unit Champagnie will remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Champagnie will maintain a hold on a spot with Washington's starting five for at least one more game, as Kyle Kuzma is still functioning from the second unit as the latter works his way back from a rib injury. Champagnie has averaged 12.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 30.2 minutes over 10 games as a starter this season, so he remains relevant to fantasy managers in most formats.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
'I'm a dog': How Justin Champagnie scrapped his way into the Wizards' lineup The undrafted forward has a nose for the ball and now a more significant role in Washington.
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Remaining in starting lineup Champagnie is in the Wizards' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Champagnie will remain in Washington's starting five Monday despite Kyle Kuzma returning from a 12-game absence due to a rib injury. Champagnie has started in each of the Wizards' last nine games, and over that span he has averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks over 30.8 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Justin Champagnie, and Bilal Coulibaly | 12.28.24
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Scores career-high 31 points Champagnie closed with 31 points (13-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 45 minutes during Saturday's 136-132 overtime loss to the Knicks.
Impact The Wizards were without two of their best scorers in this game in Kyle Kuzma (ribs) and Jordan Poole (hip), so some of the role players needed to step their game up. Champagnie not only came through for the Wizards, but the former Pittsburgh star recorded a career-best scoring output. To put things into perspective, Champaginie had scored 14 points combined over his previous three starts.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Champagnie Scores Career High 31 Points vs. New York Knicks | 12.28.24
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE
First career double-double Champagnie racked up 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 112-98 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Making his fourth straight start due to injuries to injuries to Kyle Kuzma (ribs) and Kyshawn George (ankle), Champagnie produced his first career double-double and just the second game of his career with 10-plus boards. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 16.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.8 steals, 1.8 threes, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks during his stint in the starting five while shooting 55.1 percent from the floor, and he may be playing well enough to hang onto a spot in the Wizards' rotation even after the roster gets healthier.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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.
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Jordan Poole, and Justin Champagnie | 12.07.24
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • YOUTUBE
Justin Champagnie scores 23 points vs. Denver Nuggets | 12.7.24
DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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 streakDECEMBER 8, 2024
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
